Surgical Scheduler Orthopedics

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: 2nd Street Clinic
• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Schedule: Day Shift l Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p l Hybrid 3 Days in Office

• Coordinate end-to-end surgical scheduling for two to three providers to optimize operating room block utilization and maintain seamless patient flow.

• Obtain prior authorizations for surgeries and diagnostic imaging to verify payer coverage and eliminate financial delays prior to care.

• Collaborate with medical device representatives and hospital surgical teams to confirm equipment needs, implants and complete perioperative readiness.

• Order pre-operative lab work and medical clearances as directed by providers to ensure patients are clinically prepared for scheduled procedures.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of one to two years of healthcare administrative, medical office or surgical scheduling experience

• Working knowledge of medical insurance including benefit verification and prior authorization workflows

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Approved Local Exception. For use with unique Union job requirements only. Remove if not for Union.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.