Strategic Scheduler

U.S. Oral Surgery Management•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Oral Surgery Management is seeking an outstanding Strategic Scheduler to join their dynamic and innovative team. As a leader in the Oral Surgery market, the company partners with elite practices to provide expertise in multiple disciplines including Operations, Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance. The Strategic Scheduler reports to the Scheduling Optimization Supervisor and is responsible for managing multi-line, high-volume calls, accurately reviewing medical records and insurance, and scheduling patients for multiple surgeons. A key aspect of the role involves building and nurturing relationships with referring practices and meticulously verifying patient insurance coverage. This position serves as the orchestrator of seamless scheduling, meticulous medical record reviews, and fostering crucial relationships between the practice and its valued patients.

Requirements

Exceptional communication and listening skills to build trust quickly with patients, colleagues, surgeons, and referral offices.
Strong customer service background, with the ability to remain patient-focused while navigating high call volumes and complex needs.
Attention to detail and accuracy to avoid scheduling errors and ensure surgeon preferences are consistently honored.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple providers, schedules, and patient requests simultaneously.
Proficiency in scheduling software and Microsoft Office with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
2–3 years of experience in a dental or medical front office role with direct patient and customer service responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical or dental scheduling experience preferred, with a proven ability to meet performance goals.
Demonstrated record of growth, improvement, or innovation in prior roles, showing commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience in appointment scheduling, patient communications, or contact center support strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver 5-star customer service on every patient and referral interaction, handling calls with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.
Maximize surgeon schedules by proactively filling openings, resolving conflicts, and ensuring high appointment conversion rates.
Manage complex scheduling needs across multiple providers with unique preferences, adapting to individual workflows while maintaining consistency and accuracy.
Optimize patient experience by clearly explaining treatment, appointment, and referral processes while reducing barriers to care.
Accurately enter and maintain patient data in the scheduling system, ensuring integrity, compliance, and reliability of information.
Serve as an ambassador for the practice by actively monitoring surgeon schedules, identifying areas of opportunity (such as gaps or underutilized time), and providing constructive feedback to leaders to improve efficiency and patient access.
Communicate effectively with colleagues by sharing updates, collaborating on patient scheduling needs, and ensuring a coordinated team approach to supporting practices.
Adapt to change by remaining flexible in response to shifting priorities, surgeon preferences, and evolving practice needs.
Perform a variety of administrative tasks as assigned, supporting both the practice and the centralized scheduling team.