Surgery Scheduler

Surgery SchedulerJoin a busy surgical specialty clinic where you'll play a key role in ensuring a seamless patient experience from check-in through surgery scheduling and follow-up care. This position combines front office support, surgery coordination, insurance verification, and patient scheduling in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.Key Responsibilities:Schedule appointments, surgeries, and follow-up visits.Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and patient eligibility.Collect copays and patient balances accurately.Check patients in and out and provide exceptional customer service.Manage scheduling and documentation through Athena EMR or similar systems.Coordinate with providers, facilities, and patients to ensure timely and accurate surgery scheduling.Handle incoming calls, patient inquiries, and general front office duties.Qualifications:3-5 years of experience in front office and surgery scheduling within a healthcare setting.Previous experience in a surgical specialty practice preferred.Strong knowledge of insurance verification, patient scheduling, and medical terminology.Experience with Athena EMR or similar electronic medical record systems.Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.High School Diploma or GED required.Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin) is a plus.Why This Role?Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule (8:30 AM-5:00 PM).Opportunity to work in a collaborative surgical specialty environment.Mix of patient interaction, scheduling coordination, and administrative responsibilities.Mileage reimbursement provided for weekly travel between clinic locations.Ideal for a detail-oriented healthcare professional who enjoys patient interaction, surgery coordination, and keeping clinic operations running smoothly.Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Cypress, TX.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Cypress, TX.Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.