Surgical Scheduling Specialist

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters seeks a scheduling specialist to manage all surgical procedures, coordinating across office and hospital settings to maximize scheduling efficiency and resources. You will confirm patient details, insurance information, and prior authorizations, working with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and ancillary departments to support smooth surgical operations with a patient-centered approach.

The role includes ensuring accuracy of informed consent and communicating test prep

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or related area.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid; volunteer work and internships are not counted.

Responsibilities

• Completes accurate documentation of informed consent for procedures and surgeries.
• Provides detailed instructions to patients regarding test preparations, arrival times, and directions; addresses patient questions.
• Confirms patient insurance provider and secures or communicates the need for prior authorization.
• Reviews and verifies surgery schedules, ensuring correct patient, procedure, time, site, implants, and equipment per Universal Protocol.
• Communicates with hospital surgery schedulers and verifies alignment with office procedure schedules.
• Retrieves and analyzes special reports to support scheduling accuracy and decision-making.
• Coordinates with surgeons, anesthesiology, nursing, and ancillary departments to facilitate surgical scheduling for all age groups.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

UK King's Daughters seeks a scheduling specialist to manage all surgical procedures, coordinating across office and hospital settings to maximize scheduling efficiency and resources. You will confirm patient details, insurance information, and prior authorizations, working with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and ancillary departments to support smooth surgical operations with a patient-centered approach.

The role includes ensuring accuracy of informed consent and communicating test prep