Surgery Scheduler Assistant

San Luis - Argentina

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Surgery Scheduler Assistant

Purpose: The Surgery Scheduler Assistant is responsible for the scheduling of all surgical appointments providing a positive first impression of PES and being knowledgeable in complex scheduling scenarios and insurance plans. This includes meeting with patients answering calls entering demographic information scheduling appointments and providing appointment instructions to patients.

Qualifications:

High school diploma.
Previous ophthalmic technician or medical assistant experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well with people both internally and externally utilizing both written and verbal means.
Exceptional skills in keyboard and operating computer systems and must type at least 45 wpm.
Ability to work in structured environment with diverse workforce.
Empathetic to patient and staff needs and concerns.
Attention to detail while demonstrating multi-tasking skills.
Ability to make quick accurate and appropriate decisions.
Treat patients and co-workers with respect.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain surgical authorizations
Complete & fax medical clearance requests to PCPs when indicated
Prepare surgical charts and surgical paperwork
Keep close communication with surgery schedulers
Request all H&Ps EKG Labs cardiac clearance pacemaker documents etc.
Upload authorizations clearance and all other surgical documents in the EMR
Upload Op reports once surgery is completed.
Other duties as assigned.

Administrative
- Return pharmacy and patients calls and assist them as needed and document the information in EMR.
- Assist with appointment scheduling as needed.
- Perform other tasks as required.

Travel
- It may be necessary to travel and work in satellite offices. Employees must maintain a valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

Physical Capabilities

Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
Occasional reaching stooping bending kneeling and crouching
Frequent prolonged standing/sitting/walking
Must be able to see hear and respond adequately
Extensive computer work
Frequent use of telephone and fax
Travel to other offices based on business necessity

Working Environment

Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction
Frequent exposure to video display terminals

Surgery Scheduler AssistantPurpose: The Surgery Scheduler Assistant is responsible for the scheduling of all surgical appointments providing a positive first impression of PES and being knowledgeable in complex scheduling scenarios and insurance plans. This includes meeting with patients answering c...

Surgery Scheduler Assistant

Qualifications:

High school diploma.
Previous ophthalmic technician or medical assistant experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well with people both internally and externally utilizing both written and verbal means.
Exceptional skills in keyboard and operating computer systems and must type at least 45 wpm.
Ability to work in structured environment with diverse workforce.
Empathetic to patient and staff needs and concerns.
Attention to detail while demonstrating multi-tasking skills.
Ability to make quick accurate and appropriate decisions.
Treat patients and co-workers with respect.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain surgical authorizations
Complete & fax medical clearance requests to PCPs when indicated
Prepare surgical charts and surgical paperwork
Keep close communication with surgery schedulers
Request all H&Ps EKG Labs cardiac clearance pacemaker documents etc.
Upload authorizations clearance and all other surgical documents in the EMR
Upload Op reports once surgery is completed.
Other duties as assigned.

Administrative
- Return pharmacy and patients calls and assist them as needed and document the information in EMR.
- Assist with appointment scheduling as needed.
- Perform other tasks as required.