Surgical Scheduler

About the Role 

The Surgery Scheduler coordinates surgical procedures and related appointments for patients. This role works closely with physicians, patients, hospitals, and surgical centers to ensure surgeries are scheduled accurately and all required information, testing, and clearances are completed on time.

This onsite position will be located at AMP's Corporate Office In Liverpool, New York.

What You’ll Be Doing 

Key Responsibilities

·         Schedule surgeries, pre-operative appointments, post-operative visits, and required testing.

·         Provide patients with surgery details, preparation instructions, appointment information, and arrival times.

·         Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, hospitals, surgery centers, and other staff.

·         Obtain and track medical clearances, referrals, prior authorizations, and insurance requirements.

·         Verify patient demographic and insurance information.

·         Maintain accurate documentation in Medent and other scheduling systems.

·         Ensure all required test results and clearances are received before surgery.

·         Reschedule or cancel procedures as needed while minimizing inconvenience to patients.

·         Maintain accurate physician surgery schedules.

·         Work collaboratively with other schedulers to support department goals.

·         Protect patient confidentiality and follow all organizational policies.

What We Expect from You 

• High School Graduate or GED 
• Minimum of 3 years surgery scheduling experience 
• Medical Assistant Certification or Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred  

What Makes You Successful

·         Attention to detail and accuracy.

·         Strong problem-solving skills.

·         Anticipate and mitigate barriers to care.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Commitment to providing excellent patient service.

·         Professional and compassionate communication skills.

 Salary Range: Please note that the hourly range for this position will vary based on experience level, education and geographical location.

$21.00-$25.00 / hour

Reasoning Ability   

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Computer Skills 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.   

Physical Demands  

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

 Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

What We are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values.  Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work.  Here “Every Family Matters”

Compassion

Make Someone’s Day

Collaboration

Achieve Possibilities Together

Respect

Treat people with dignity

Accountability

Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.