Surgical Scheduler

A Surgical Scheduler coordinates and manages surgical procedures, ensuring accurate scheduling, patient preparation, and communication among healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgery Coordination: Schedule surgeries and related procedures, optimizing operating room and surgeon availability while accommodating patient needs and urgent cases.

• Patient Communication: Provide detailed pre-operative instructions, confirm appointments, and address patient inquiries to ensure understanding and compliance. 

   

• Medical Documentation: Gather and verify patient information, including medical history, insurance coverage, consent forms, and pre-operative clearances. 

   

• Insurance and Billing: Verify insurance benefits, obtain prior authorizations, and communicate financial responsibilities to patients. 

   

• Interdepartmental Liaison: Coordinate with surgeons, facilities, physician asisstant, medical assistant and other to ensure resources and personnel are available. 

   

• Electronic Records Management: Maintain accurate surgical schedules and patient records in electronic health record (EHR) systems. 

   

• Problem Solving: Identify scheduling conflicts or barriers and implement solutions to maintain workflow efficiency. 

   

• Compliance and Safety: Follow HIPAA guidelines, universal precautions, and hospital policies to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. 

   

The physicians of Orthopaedic Associates, L.L.P., the oldest ongoing orthopaedic group in Houston, believe in the philosophy established by their founding fathers: a conservative approach to surgery, combined with personal attention, provides the best treatment of orthopaedic injuries. Founded in 1950, Orthopaedic Associates was formed to provide excellent orthopaedic treatment and surgery. State-of-the-art facilities located in Heights, Kingwood, and in Katy, offer patients comprehensive treatment and surgery services close to home.