Surgery Scheduler Responsibilities:
•	Provides planning and service to patients and Physicians to facilitate the scheduling and performance of surgical procedures. 
•	Insurance authorizations and scheduling for surgical procedures. 
•	Organizing and maintaining Doctors surgery schedule. 
•	Checking patient medical chart / record to determine if patients are ready for surgery.  Order and schedule any tests needed prior to surgery.
•	Respond to patient questions regarding their surgery and provide patient education in preparing for their surgery. 
•	Patient education and consents in preparation for surgery. 
•	May back up other office roles occasionally as needed.
•	Other duties may be assigned by Department Lead or Administrator.
                            
                                    Surgery Scheduler Requirements:
•	3 or more years of medical practice experience with scheduling patients for surgical procedures.
•	Experience with insurance authorizations and scheduling surgical procedures.
•	Strong commitment to first class customer service and patient care.
•	Excellent verbal & written English language communication skills.
•	Knowledge and experience with HMO & PPO insurance plans with an understanding of CPT / HCPCS and ICD-10 codes.
                                
San Diego