Overview
Schedules surgeries under guidance of Office Manager and Surgeons to provide effective and efficient use of
surgical time.
Reports to: Office Managers and Specialty Market Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: 215
EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative
Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers
Communicates with surgeons, insurance companies, multiple hospital departments and patient to
appropriately schedule surgeries while efficiently and effectively utilizing surgical block time.
Understands HIPAA privacy and confidentiality.
Receives information from surgeons on procedure, CPT Codes, location of procedure, and uses judgement on
surgical time needed.
Work collaboratively with multiple departments to efficiently coordinate patient preoperative needs.
Coordinate post-operative follow-up needs within the office.
Maintain the daily, weekly, and monthly surgery schedule within the office.
Cross trained as back up to other office positions as requested.
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associates degree or technical diploma/certificate in related-field – Preferred.
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Possess excellent time management skills
and ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to work independently and utilize independent
judgement.
Minimum Work Experience:
Previous experience in a medical setting or similar high-pace environment – Preferred.
**Job:** **Administration/Clerical*
**Organization:** **HighPoint – Sumner Physicians Practice*
**Title:** *Surgery Scheduler – Highpoint Gastroenterology*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Gallatin*
**Requisition ID:** *7457-11958*
