Surgery Scheduler (Central Scheduling)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

12d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Surgery Scheduler schedules operating time and supports effective use of operating resources. The role schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy, and other treatments; coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance and discharge care coordination; verifies physician orders; and communicates with patients, providers, and associates. The scheduler also reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours to ensure authorizations match the procedures performed.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Schedule surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy, and other treatments.
Coordinate pre-surgical medical clearance and care coordination for discharge orders.
Verify receipt of physician orders.
Communicate with patients, providers, and associates via email, fax, and telephone.
Educate patients on pre-op and post-op instructions.
Recommend standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.
Coordinate preventive maintenance requirements with operating requirements.
Reconcile surgery reports within 24 hours to confirm authorizations match the surgery performed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance, offered free for employees, with family coverage available through payroll deduction.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options.
Disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), with voluntary retirement programs also available.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days), based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours (6 weeks), subject to eligibility.
12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.