Surgery Scheduler Orthopedics, Highlands Ranch

Job Summary:

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for providing outstanding customer service to both the assigned physician and patients. The individual in this position will perform a broad spectrum of duties related to the effective and efficient scheduling of patients for outpatient visits and procedures. This includes maintaining precise interactions with nurses physicians and any other departments or functions involved in the delivery of patient care services.

This role will communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the availability of facilities and staff. The individual in this position will function as the liaison between the patient and the providers for all non-clinical issues including scheduling procedures in both the minor procedure room and operating rooms communicating pre-procedure instructions and appointment confirmations insurance verifications and/or pre-authorizations as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule patient visits including completing data entry in Epic and preparing all necessary documentation within medical record for the physician to review.
• Determine if there will be any insurance pre-authorization needed and mail information packets to patients as necessary.
• Obtain referrals and authorizations as necessary for all clinic patient encounters procedures and surgeries.
• Preauthorize procedures and surgeries.
• Triage new patient referrals (fax and phone); email out new patient information.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch CO.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include but are not limited to; Orthopedics Vascular Surgery OBGYN Internal Medicine Urology Psychiatry and many more!

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 2 years of patient registration and insurance processing experience. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College graduate.
• 3 years of patient/client-facing experience.
• Medical office experience.
• EPIC experience.
• MS Office experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking.

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification or certification
• Must be able to work in-person
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and personal skills; must have strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude with clients employees and management.
• Ability to work quickly individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret policies documents and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to understand apply and benefit from technology.
• Understanding of HIPAA practices and patient confidentiality

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Questions should be directed to: Nykol Jefferson

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply by March 20 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $43700 to $51042

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.