Plastic Surgery - Surgery Scheduler

In Plastic Surgery, every surgical case depends on precise coordination, proactive communication, anda seamless patient experience. This role is at the center of that process, helping patients move confidently through complex surgical journeys while supporting high-performing surgical teams.

Join a growing Plastic Surgery department as a key member of a specialized scheduling team responsible for coordinating reconstructive and cosmetic surgical care. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with physicians, multidisciplinary care teams, insurance partners, and patients while buildingexpertisein advanced surgical scheduling within an academic medical center environment.

As a Plastic Surgery OR Scheduler, you will serve as an essential operational partner to providers and clinical teams, ensuring that every step of the surgical scheduling process is managed with accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service. This is a fast-paced role that combines patient interaction, administrative coordination, insurance workflow management, and surgicallogistics.

A typical day may include:

• Scheduling surgical procedures for Plastic Surgery providers
• Coordinating complex and joint cases with multiple specialties and departments
• Managing pre-operative and post-operative appointment scheduling
• Monitoring insurance authorization status, approvals, denials, and follow-up actions
• Communicating with patients through Epic, MyChart, phone, and email
• Supporting providers during clinic sessions and assisting with real-time scheduling needs
• Preparing and communicating cosmetic surgery quotes
• Managing provider schedules, clinic templates, and out-of-office coverage
• Coordinating surgery timelines across multidisciplinary teams
• Monitoring OR block utilization and releasing unused time to maximize efficiency
• Responding to patient inquiries, provider requests, and urgent scheduling needs

Success in this role requires
exceptional organization, multitasking ability, attention to detail, andstrong communication skills
. You will work under limited supervision while helping coordinate highly individualized care plans that directlyimpactpatient outcomes and experiences.

UVAHealth is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, bringing together advanced clinical care, education, research, and innovation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a patient-centered organization known for clinical excellence and collaborative care.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Newly created position supporting continued growth within Plastic Surgery
• Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holiday coverage
• Consistent daytime hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Hybrid work opportunity available following successful onboarding and training
• Work alongside highly skilled Plastic Surgery providers and multidisciplinary care teams
• Gain exposure to complex reconstructive and cosmetic surgical cases
• Developexpertisein surgical scheduling, insurance authorization workflows, and care coordination
• Opportunity for advancement into senior scheduling, access, and specialty operations roles
• Collaborative team environment where partnership, communication, and patient service are highly valued
• $3,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible external full-time hires

This role provides meaningful involvement in helping patients navigate important surgical care decisions while supporting providers dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes. It is an outstanding opportunity for experienced healthcare schedulers, access professionals, and administrative coordinatorsseeking to expand their knowledge in a specialized surgical setting.

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