Surgery Scheduler (Temp)

MCM & Associates • Montclair, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Surgery Scheduler opportunity with a busy surgical practice in Southern California. This temporary position will cover a leave of absence and support office operations across Montclair and Covina locations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a surgical or specialty practice setting and strong organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with broad front-office, back-office, billing, credentialing, and operational experience.

Requirements

• Surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and prior authorizations
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems preferred
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
• Ability to support multiple locations as needed
• Professional, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical practice environment

Responsibilities

• Schedule outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures with hospitals, surgery centers, and physicians
• Coordinate surgery dates and times with patients, providers, operating rooms, and anesthesia teams
• Obtain and verify insurance authorizations and referrals as needed
• Prepare and maintain accurate surgical schedules and patient records
• Confirm all required pre-operative testing, medical clearances, and documentation are completed before surgery
• Communicate pre-operative instructions and appointment details to patients
• Coordinate changes, cancellations, and rescheduling of surgical cases
• Answer incoming calls and assist patients with scheduling-related questions
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow

Benefits

• Additional compensation and benefit details to be discussed during the interview process

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed