Surgical Scheduler

The Surgical Scheduler is responsible for coordinating surgical procedures and maintaining accurate operating room schedules to support efficient perioperative operations. The Scheduler serves as a liaison among physician offices, hospital departments, vendors, and Surgical Services staff to facilitate scheduling accuracy, resource coordination, and effective communication.

• Responsible for surgical scheduling, maintenance of surgeon block schedules, vendor coordination, routine data tracking and reporting, office supply management, and other administrative activities that support departmental operations.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Medical Terminology knowledge

• None

• Position requires 1 to 2 years of related experience .

• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures, surgical procedures, healthcare billing, and authorization is preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT odes and ICD 10 preferred.

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Basic computer skills to include Windows, Microsoft Office, Operating System.
• Basic knowledge of insurance plans, coverage types and medical terminology.
• Excellent phone rapport
• Demonstrates flexibility and cooperative attitude.
• Complete all quality assurance errors identified within appropriate time.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and departments.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving, prioritization ad organization.