MS/Surgery Scheduler
MS/Surgery Scheduler
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Job Description
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.
TMH is the regions healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the regions only:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- The most advanced cancer heart and vascular orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.
Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital multiple specialty care centers six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all surgical procedures for one or more surgeons in a timely accurate and efficient manner. This role serves as a critical liaison between patients physicians hospitals operating rooms and insurance companies to ensure all necessary steps are completed prior to surgery.
Key Responsibilities
Surgical Scheduling
- Schedule surgical procedures for physicians at affiliated hospitals surgery centers or office-based procedure suites.
- Confirm procedure type location time and required pre-operative testing.
- Verify surgeon and facility availability via coordination with the OR and other service providers and/or departments.
- Maintain surgery calendar and proactively communicate schedule changes.
Patient Coordination
- Contact patients to confirm surgery dates and provide pre-operative instructions.
- Coordinate pre-op testing imaging labs and clearances.
- Address patient questions related to prep location and logistics.
Insurance & Authorization
- Obtain prior authorizations and insurance approvals for all scheduled procedures.
- Confirm patient insurance eligibility and verify benefits.
- Submit necessary documentation (e.g. clinical notes medical necessity forms).
- Work closely with billing/coding staff to ensure proper CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Clinical Communication
- Collaborate with clinical staff and physicians to ensure surgical orders and consents are completed.
- Communicate pre-operative requirements to nursing and pre-op teams.
- Track medical clearances H&P documentation and lab/imaging results.
Documentation & Compliance
- Enter all surgery details into the EMR (e.g. Epic).
- Maintain accurate up-to-date logs of scheduled cases and related documentation.
- Adhere to HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations.
- Ensure compliance with both hospital and practice policies.
WHAT YOULL NEED TO APPLY
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 12 years of medical office and/or scheduling experience.
- Knowledge of surgical terminology procedures and workflow.
- Strong computer skills and EMR experience (Epic preferred).
Preferred
- Certification in medical scheduling medical assisting medical coding or health administration.
- Experience in a surgical specialty (e.g. cardiothoracic orthopedic ENT).
- Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding for surgical cases.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional courteous and patient-centered demeanor.
- Problem-solving and initiative in navigating scheduling conflicts.
Behavioral Criteria:
Ability to operate basic office equipment (fax printer copier scanner). Computer proficiency and knowledge of medical terminology.
Required Certification/License/Registry:
None
If you are interested in becoming a part of TMHs legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare we want to know you.
Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen background check reference verification health assessment and credential/license verification.
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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen background check reference verification health assessment and credential/license verification.
Employment Type
Full-Time
