Surgical Scheduling Specialist

Providence Health & Services; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Foundation is seeking a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to manage the scheduling of surgical procedures, prepare clinical data for prior authorization requests, and maintain logs documenting authorization statuses. The role supports the Patient Access team with accurate, timely processing and adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and collaboration with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient care

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED, or equivalent educ/experience.
• 1 year of experience with medical terminology, coding, and medical charting.
• Medical Assistant, Billing, or Front Office Management certification from an accredited vocational school.
• Experience in referral authorizations and Surgical Scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling surgical procedures.
• Prepare clinical data for prior authorization requests.
• Maintain logs and document authorization statuses.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical coding

Medical charting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Providence Medical Foundation is seeking a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to manage the scheduling of surgical procedures, prepare clinical data for prior authorization requests, and maintain logs documenting authorization statuses. The role supports the Patient Access team with accurate, timely processing and adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and collaboration with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient care