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Surgical Scheduler
Tuscaloosa Orthopedic & Joint Institute, LLC —Tuscaloosa, AL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Hospital
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- Weekends as needed
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
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HME Intake Specialist (reports to supervisor)
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Medication Access Specialist
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- Full-time
- Hospital
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Medical Assistant - Urology Clinic
DCH Health System —Tuscaloosa, AL
- Full-time
- Vital signs
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Medical Assistant-Cardiology Clinic Tuscaloosa
DCH Health System —Tuscaloosa, AL
- Full-time
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- English
- High school diploma or GED
Medical Assistant (Office Nurse)
Northport Family Medicine —Northport, AL
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Private practice
- Vital signs
- OSHA
- Free parking
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DCH Health System —Tuscaloosa, AL
- Full-time
- Vital signs
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Specialty Quality Coordinator
DCH Health System —Tuscaloosa, AL
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- English
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Cahaba Medical Care Foundation —Woodstock, AL
- $13.50 - $14.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Computer literacy
- Travel
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Surgical Scheduler

Tuscaloosa Orthopedic & Joint Institute, LLC
Tuscaloosa, AL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $20 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Electronic health records (EHR) management
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Scanning
Medical scheduling
High school diploma or GED
Vendor communication
Medical coding for surgical records
Home health
Health information management
Manual handling
Care coordination

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Surgical Coordinator/Scheduler oversees and coordinates all aspects of the surgical process to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant patient care from initial scheduling through postoperative follow-up. This role serves as the primary point of communication among patients, physicians, surgical facilities, insurance providers, home health agencies, and surgical vendors.

Responsibilities include patient review, pre-operative preparation, insurance authorization, equipment and vendor coordination, scheduling, documentation management, and ongoing communication throughout the surgical continuum.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Patient Review & Surgical Clearance

Obtain required medical clearances (cardiac, pulmonary, or specialty) and ensure all required documentation is complete and submitted to the surgical facility.
Educate patients regarding:
Medication management, including discontinuation of blood thinners
NPO (nothing by mouth) instructions
Pre-operative expectations and postoperative care
Verify completion of pre-admission testing and ensure all documentation is received and properly documented.

2. Surgical Scheduling & Coordination

Schedule surgical procedures based on provider availability and facility scheduling guidelines.
Coordinate pre-admission testing, total joint education classes, and postoperative appointments.
Maintain and update:
Operating room schedules
On-call schedules
Provider calendars
Meetings and follow-up appointments
Communicate with patients, facilities, and clinical staff to ensure all cases are prepared and ready for surgery.

3. Coding & Insurance Authorization

Assign accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes for scheduled procedures.
Submit and track insurance authorization requests.
Ensure all required authorizations are obtained prior to surgery and submitted to the surgical facility.
Collect applicable surgical deposits before the scheduled procedure.
Maintain accurate records of authorization submissions, approvals, denials, and expirations.

4. Pre-Admission & Pre-Operative Orders

Enter and prepare all required pre-admission and pre-operative orders, including:
Consents and patient education materials
Medication orders (pre-, intra-, and postoperative)
Ensure all orders and instructions comply with physician preferences and facility protocols.

5. Medical Equipment & Home Health Coordination

Coordinate postoperative equipment for surgical patients, including:
Slings
Cold therapy devices
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines
Walkers
Bedside commodes
Arrange equipment delivery when appropriate.
Coordinate home health services based on patient preferences, insurance coverage, and geographic location.
Facilitate outpatient physical therapy referrals when home health services are not covered.
Maintain communication with home health agencies to ensure continuity of patient care.

6. Vendor / Representative Coordination

Identify and notify appropriate surgical representatives required for each case.
Coordinate with implant and equipment vendors.
Confirm implant availability and overall case readiness prior to scheduled procedures.

7. Facility Coordination

Collaborate with scheduling and pre-operative teams at:
DCH Regional Medical Center
Northport DCH
Tuscaloosa Surgical Center
UAB West
Confirm all pre-operative requirements, clearances, authorizations, and documentation have been received and processed by the facility.

8. Documentation & Records Management

Obtain, scan, upload, and maintain all required documentation within the patient's medical record, including:
Surgical orders
Medical clearances
Authorization approvals
Home health and equipment orders
Confirm receipt of operative notes and ensure patient charts are complete and accurate.
Maintain organized and systematic tracking of all surgical documentation.

9. Additional Duties

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Administrator or leadership team.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; additional medical, healthcare, or administrative training preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in surgical scheduling, surgical coordination, or a related healthcare role.
Strong understanding of surgical workflows, CPT and ICD-10 coding, and insurance authorization processes.
Experience coordinating with surgical facilities, home health agencies, and medical equipment vendors.
Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and healthcare documentation processes.
Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds as needed.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and calculators.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and handle files, supplies, and office materials.
Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing administrative tasks.

Work Environment

Fast-paced healthcare environment requiring frequent communication and coordination among physicians, patients, staff, facilities, insurance providers, vendors, and home health agencies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and interruptions while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Stress may result from competing demands and time-sensitive patient care needs.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as organizational needs evolve. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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