Communication Skills, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Record System, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Multilingual, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Regulatory Compliance, Schedule Development, Spanish Language, Time Management
Location: Fresno, CA
Job Summary:
The Procedure Scheduler coordinates and schedules medical procedures, tests, and surgeries to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient patient care. This role serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, clinical teams, and insurance companies while ensuring all required documentation, authorizations, and pre-procedure requirements are completed.
Schedule:- Monday - Friday
- 8:00am 5:00pm.
Pay:
Essential Job Functions:- Schedule medical procedures, diagnostic tests, and surgeries according to provider orders
- Coordinate procedure dates, times, and locations with patients, providers, and clinical staff
- Verify insurance coverage, benefit, and obtain prior authorizations when required
- Ensure all pre-procedure requirements are completed (labs, imaging, clearances, consents)
- Provide patients with clear instructions regarding preparation, arrival times, and post-procedure expectations
- Communicate with operating rooms, imaging departments, and specialty clinics to ensure availability
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduling information in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Reschedule or cancel procedures as needed and communicate changes promptly
- Address patient questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, regulatory, and organizational policies
Requirements:- High school diploma or equivalent
- NextGen and Epic experience required
- Insurance expertise required
- Procedure/Surgery authorization experience a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with EHR and scheduling systems
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP. You can also send resume to Renata at rsoto@hireuphealthcare.com or call at 559-931-9011 to connect with a recruiter today!
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