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Surgery Scheduler (Ortho)
Surgery Scheduler (Ortho) is an open position at O9254 - HOPD Ortho General MARC, O9000 - MSRH - HOPD Operations, O1000 - MSRH - Administration, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. Apply directly through the employer below, or browse similar roles.
Under general supervision, responsible for scheduling operating time of information systems operations in order to ensure that the information systems equipment is effectively utilized.
Responsibilities
- Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments; coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance and care coordination for discharge orders.
- Verifies receipt of physician orders.
- Communicates with patients, providers, and associates via email, fax, and telephone; educates patients on pre-op and post-op instructions.
- Recommends standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.
- Coordinates preventive maintenance requirements with operating requirements.
- Reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours to confirm authorizations match surgery performed.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Some medical experience.
- Previous surgery scheduling experience.
- Previous electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
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