Surgery Scheduler

DISC Surgery Center stands as the epitome of excellence in spine care, orthopedics, interventional pain management, and sports medicine. Our eight cutting-edge facilities, strategically located in California and Florida, represent the pinnacle of innovation in minimally invasive surgical solutions. We set the benchmark for high-acuity procedures in an outpatient setting nationwide.

DISC Surgery Center Carlsbad is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler. This position will have a Monday – Friday schedule and be required to work on-site at our Carlsbad location.

This position receives scheduling requests from physicians and schedules procedures according to established guidelines. The Surgery Scheduler must have excellent organization, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Communication with physicians, staff, and patients is paramount in this position to ensure that scheduling needs are met effectively and efficiently.

In this role, you will:

• Perform prior authorization submission and confirm coverage eligibility
• Schedule pre and post-operative appointments applicable to the practice.
• Confirm surgical scheduling records are current and accurate.
• Coordinate and confirm availability of equipment required for all procedures.
• Confirm block dates are current, and release dates are released in a timely manner per company guidelines.
• Ensure surgical orders, required clearances, labs, authorizations, history and physicals are sent to the appropriate treating facility and are uploaded to patient’s EMR prior to procedures.
• Confirm pre-op labs and coordinating of procedure/surgical testing are completed.
• Document and confirm surgical clearance and completion of pretesting prior to cases.
• Verify EMR scheduling correspondences between physician, patient, and surgical facility are completed.

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in surgical scheduling
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, workers compensation, scheduling software, and insurance processes
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of HIPAA Compliance rules and regulations
• Ability to maintain strict patient, physician, staff, and corporate confidentiality

Pay Range: $30.00 – $32.00/hour

Why Should You Work Here:

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  Leader in Spine and Sports Medicine: Be part of an organization that leads the way in advancements in spine and sports medicine.
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  Opportunity for Growth: Experience professional growth in a dynamic and growing healthcare environment.

DISC Surgery Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.