Surgical Scheduling Specialist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Fort Worth is seeking a SURG SCHEDULER to coordinate patient surgical scheduling under general supervision. This role supports the department and clinics with accurate information gathering and efficient scheduling practices.

The position requires at least 2 years in a medical office environment, knowledge of scheduling workflows, and HIPAA compliance. Fort Worth location; full-time with competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in a medical office with scheduling experience.
• Familiarity with physician billing and medical coding.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient surgical procedures at various entities in accordance with established protocols; acquires the appropriate information and orders from the surgeon.
• Provides pre-certification of all procedures to ensure coverage and proper billing procedures; may obtain insurance pre-certification and contact carriers for confirmation.
• May be responsible for accurately entering scheduling, insurance and registration information into the appropriate system(s).
• Maintains and monitors surgical block time to maximize utilization and informs surgeon of unused time.
• Requests and/or secures tissue from Tissue Bank/Transplant Services to ensure delivery for surgery.
• Requests and/or obtains ordered materials and/or equipment needed for surgery and confirms with the surgeon.
• May research claims on payment denials from third party carriers for pre-certified procedures.
• Acts as liaison with other departmental staff for coordination of multiple and/or special procedures.
• Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
• Duties may include direct patient interactions and handling of patient records or related data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical office scheduling

HIPAA compliance

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years of college

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Fort Worth is seeking a SURG SCHEDULER to coordinate patient surgical scheduling under general supervision. This role supports the department and clinics with accurate information gathering and efficient scheduling practices.

The position requires at least 2 years in a medical office environment, knowledge of scheduling workflows, and HIPAA compliance. Fort Worth location; full-time with competitive benefits package offered.