Surgical Scheduling Specialist

Oswego Health; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Health is seeking a Surgical Scheduler for the Center for Orthopedics to coordinate surgical procedures from scheduling to pre-admission. You will liaise with patients, surgeons, and medical staff, ensure pre-authorizations are obtained, and verify essential paperwork is complete.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate OR schedules, coordinating with anesthesia teams, and handling pre-operative testing and documentation while upholding HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in healthcare scheduling preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and coordinate operating room time.
• Prepare and maintain accurate surgery schedules.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Teamwork

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Coding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Oswego Health is seeking a Surgical Scheduler for the Center for Orthopedics to coordinate surgical procedures from scheduling to pre-admission. You will liaise with patients, surgeons, and medical staff, ensure pre-authorizations are obtained, and verify essential paperwork is complete.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate OR schedules, coordinating with anesthesia teams, and handling pre-operative testing and documentation while upholding HIPAA and patient confidentiality.