A Surgical Scheduling Coordinator, or a surgery scheduler, manages and coordinates the schedule for the surgeon or department of surgeons in a medical facility. The job duties often described on the Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume are – tracking and documenting client medical information, confirming insurance, organizing the schedule for each surgeon, and scheduling surgical procedures, ensuring adequate preparation for surgery, managing surgery schedule, performing additional administrative tasks, managing all surgical documents, gathering and inputting patient information.
Employers want those possessing the following skills and abilities – hands-on experience in post-surgical nursing, strong knowledge of clinical maturity, hospital operations, and community resources; knowledge of medical device marketing and selling plans, and familiarity with medical and surgical GI processes and patient community services. Depending on the job, sample resumes can show either a high school diploma or GED, or college degree, as well as a nursing degree.
Summary : Surgical Scheduling Coordinator is Identifying patient needs (e.g., date of surgery, duration of surgery, etc.) and coordinates scheduling of those cases with assigned department(s) and hospital(s), Communicating with other departments to ensure that patients have a timely surgery date, Monitoring patient flow to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained throughout the day, Coordinating with other departments to ensure that all necessary equipment is available for each department.
Responsible for scheduling all surgical related procedures and pre testing through the use of the MSM computer system.
Responsible for building and maintaining the MSM scheduling module system.
Worked with information system staff on major updates to scheduling module.
Acted as a focus of communication for surgery- receive, greet and direct visitors and hospital personal.
Contacted outside company representatives to ensure proper equipment is brought in for cases.
Maintained all necessary records related to surgical procedures.
Entered charges on all surgical cases through the Meditech computer system.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Summary : Professional interested in securing a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator position with a well-established organisation with a stable environment that will continue to lead to a lasting relationship in the healthcare field.
Skills : Introduction to Medical Assistant Medical Terminology, HIPAA Compliance,Medical Records Management.
Description :
Met or called prospective surgery patients to determine date and time frame and facility for procedure.
Checked patient insurance coverage, determines if referral or authorization for surgery is needed.
Set time, date and location for procedure; arranges pre-operative testing and/or exam as needed.
Prepared and provided pre-op patient packet either in person or by mail.
Advised and counseled patients regarding food, fluid, and medication intake and restrictions prior to surgery.
Maintained excellent communication with surgery patients, including returning phone calls promptly.
Responsible for continually monitoring the schedule by organizing the surgery schedule by filling vacant holes and releasing blocked time when needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Summary : Surgical Scheduling Coordinator professional seeking full-time career opportunity with a great company that I can grow with. I have 11 years of administrative and office management experience in the dental, medical, and veterinarian field. Although most of my experience is in the healthcare field, I can adapt well to change, and have an eagerness to learn.
Skills : Office Management, Dental Radiology Certification, Medical Law & Ethics, Medical Billing, Psychophysiology for Medical Office, Patient Processing & Accessing. Anatomy/Physiology,Interpersonal Prof. Communication, Health Care Coding Customer Service,
Description :
In charged of coordinating all surgeries and diagnostic tests that patients needed to have done.
Worked for a very large practice, 8 doctors, 2 physician's assistants, and 4 nurse practitioners.
Scheduled surgeries at our private surgical center and all the hospitals.
Set up all the pre-ops, and review preoperative instructions with the patient.
Answered a multi-line phone system.
Answered flags/messages sent internally to me to schedule patients as well.
Had to make sure to answer the messages within a 24 hour time frame.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Summary : Seeking employment in customer service, administrative, call center, medical or dental office, or sales position. I have exceptional customer service skills, office management, administrative assistant, and dental experience (front-Office and assisting.) I also have experience with medical offices and specialty practices as scheduling coordinators for several doctors.
Skills : Microsoft Quick books, Managing.
Description :
Scheduled regular office visits, and follow up appointments for patients.
Scheduled post-op appointments as well as answering telephone lines; making, rescheduling, or canceling appointments.
Helped the front desk with other clerical duties and other staff members where my assistance is needed Front Desk Coordinator Daily supervision of all front desk staff and front staff operations.
Learned a new job, was willing to learn new things.
Responsible for employee scheduling through Kronos system.
Familiar-ed with employee scheduling through Shift Wizard.
Counselled patients about procedures including preoperative and postoperative care.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Objective : A Surgical Scheduling Coordinator professional, detail and result oriented resourceful pacesetter with success in improving surgical caseloads, meeting objectives and implementing new processes. I am seeking a career in medical office administration or ambulatory surgical services.
Skills : SSI Surgical Scheduling System McCormick Kesson HBOC, Meditech, Electronic Medical Records, Siemens-OAS Gold, Microsoft Office, Peoplesoft, Symphony, Picis.
Description :
Responsible for all aspects of surgical scheduling for Perioperative Services, which includes inpatient and outpatient surgical cases.
Personally responsible for scheduling over 10,000 cases annually.
Acted as a liaison between referring physicians, surgeons, and internal departments to improve communication and facilitate a superior patient experience.
Responsible for providing historical surgical case load information for credentialing.
Active-d participant in the implementation of Meditate at Providence Hospital.
Responsible for staff training with program use and documentation.
Received recognition as the Associate of the Month and several other outstanding service awards.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Summary : Surgical Scheduling Coordinator professional with 18 years of experience seeking a challenging position in Administration/System Support on the Peninsula of Hampton Roads with potential for career growth, skill enhancement, and promotion.
Skills : Medical Terminology, Billing, Icd-10+cpt Coding, Advanced Md Software, Citrix Software, Microsoft Office, Navinet, Data Entry, Precerts, Referrals, Eob Posting, Deposits.
Description :
Received, verified, and completed scheduling requests.
Arranged for special equipment, supplies and vendors for scheduled surgery time.
Maintained surgical specialty block scheduling as dictated by utilization standards.
Monitored the number of rooms available to be scheduled relative to surgical and anaesthesia staffing constraints.
Maintained procedure lists and corresponding CPT/ICD codes.
Assigned anesthesia staff daily.
Produced monthly reports on surgical block utilisation, procedure delays, specialty surgical quantities and Supply/ Equipment ordered statuses, for use in Surgical Services meetings for all department heads and the Commander.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Summary : Over ten years of successful customer service, administrative and leadership. Highly focused individual, recognized for my dedication to the highest of standards. Acknowledge for being a successful team player and role model for others within my career field. Maintain a higher standard-for accountability within my field of experience.
Skills : Customer Service, Pharmacy Technician, Cashier, Medical Records, Medical Front Office, Medical Billing.
Description :
Scheduled various diagnostic imaging exams with and without sedation.
Called on insurance companies to obtain pre certification for scans and surgical procedures.
Coordinated surgeries for single surgeon cases as well as cases that involvie surgeons from multiple disciplines.
Scheduled all pre operative appointments for each patient.
Responsible for 7 surgeons and thier clinic schedules.
Collected needed information to assist the patient with flights or hotel reservations.
Scheduled all General, Breast and Vascular Surgeries.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Summary : Surgical Scheduling Coordinator with years of experience in many healthcare settings: primarily in radiology/cardiology/OR scheduling, hospital registration, and physician offices. Community minded with an energetic style provides efficient, cost-effective utilization of resources and maximizing customer service. Always professional and enjoys creative team building with diverse groups.
Skills : PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Photoshop.
Description :
Executed daily operations in scheduling surgical procedures with hospitals OPSC's for 5 surgeons.
Prepared all pre-operative testing and legal consents under physician and anesthesia requirements.
Performed clerical duties utilizing knowledge of medical terminology, clinic and laboratory procedures, hospital, and CPT/ICD coding.
Prepared and processed Medicare, managed care contracts, and traditional insurance claims.
Restructured and improved efficiency within insurance billing department.
Served as CPT/ICD coder for surgeries and OR billing, including all specialties.
Scheduled and do medical coding for all surgeries/procedures.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Business Management
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Summary : Over 16 years of experience in problem resolution and customer service. I have excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette. I also have the ability to work and communicate well with all co-workers and customers. Extremely dedicated, hardworking, patient and understanding.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Transcription, Scheduling.
Description :
Coordinated and performed a variety of duties associated with surgery, post op, and diagnostic scheduling utilizing medical terminology.
Coordinated surgery requests received via telephone, email, internet, electronic medical record and fax.
Determined most appropriate provider, service, and location for appointment based on scheduling guidelines, provider preferences, and patient/referring provider preferences.
Scheduled/rescheduled appointments in the scheduling system.
Followed established policies and procedures regarding collection and updating of demographic, insurance information.
Made changes to provider schedule templates for specific date changes.
Maintained physician's calendar and schedule.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MA
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Resume
Objective : To obtain a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator position responsible for Coordinating all surgical procedures in the hospital, Setting appointments for pre-surgical and post-surgical patients, Scheduling all surgeries for patients in a timely manner, Performing surgery on patients with a high degree of confidence throughout the year.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Centricity, Quickbooks, Organizational.
Description :
Scheduled surgeries and laser procedures for large ambulatory surgery center.
Responsible for communicating equipment, staffing and axillary needs to the Clinical Director, anesthesiologists, OR charge nurse and multiple team leaders.
Coordinated five OR's with staffing and anesthesiologists schedules.
Confirmed surgical patients for following day's surgeries.
Communicated surgery schedules to surgeon's office.
Worked with Portsmouth Naval and Fort Eustis medical facilities in the consolidation of the S3 scheduling system consolidation in compliance with Department of Defense mandates.
Scheduled hundreds of outpatient surgeries on behalf of renowned surgeon Dr.
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