Surgery Scheduler

Duties

• Schedules patient procedures to ensure efficient and accurate processing of information.
• This includes procedures in the operating room, GI lab, and arrangements during the procedure.
• Covers with anesthesia groups to confirm scheduling for coverage.
• Coordinates post-surgical appointments with doctors and performs all necessary tests.
• Informs patients and any relevant third party through instructions about “things to do” before and after surgeries.
• Takes reservations for surgeries and schedules a date based on the availability of the surgeon and the medical condition of patients.
• Orders patients’ test results and assesses information from the report to determine if a patient is ready for surgery.
• Creates a daily surgery schedule and surgical log for all departments concerned.
• Provides information and updates in regards to patients’ surgery schedules.
• Verifies insurance and authorization.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in health care and at least one year experience in surgery scheduling procedures is preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have a basic knowledge of surgery scheduling, receptionist and registration responsibilities; and must possess the ability to handle stress.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.