Surgery Scheduler

Surgery schedulers don’t just schedule patients for surgical procedures; they also ensure that patients are properly scheduled for diagnostic testing, referrals, and other parts of their treatment plan—as requested by physicians. Likewise, monitoring cancellations and organizing medical appointment slots are daily duties of surgery schedulers. These professionals must also possess strong communication and computer skills to juggle multiple patient appointments and maintain minimal errors in their scheduling system. 

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain surgical scheduling system 
• Schedule patients for surgical procedures 
• Complete patient paperwork for scheduling 
• Schedule diagnostic work pre- or post-operation 
• Ensure that all required equipment is ready for appointments 
• Verify physician orders for appointments 

Qualifications and Skills 

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience 
• Associate’s degree preferred 
• 1+ years of surgical scheduling experience 
• Proficiency with word processing software