Surgical Scheduling Specialist — On-Call & Pre-Op Coordination

Kaiser Permanente; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale is seeking a scheduler to coordinate patient surgery scheduling and pre-operative activities. The role includes preparing forms, scheduling exams, and coordinating inpatient and outpatient admissions with care teams.

This on-call position requires prior medical office scheduling experience and familiarity with pre-operative testing procedures. Strong communication with physicians, staff, and patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical office scheduling experience.
• Experience scheduling pre-surgery workups and appointments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgery and pre-operative appointments for patients.
• Prepare pre-operative forms and schedule exams.
• Generate statistical reports and monitor surgical service metrics.
• Coordinate with patients, family members and staff for scheduling and related activities.

Skills

Medical office scheduling

Pre-operative scheduling

Communication skills

Education

Medical Terminology course

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale is seeking a scheduler to coordinate patient surgery scheduling and pre-operative activities. The role includes preparing forms, scheduling exams, and coordinating inpatient and outpatient admissions with care teams.

This on-call position requires prior medical office scheduling experience and familiarity with pre-operative testing procedures. Strong communication with physicians, staff, and patients is essential.