Surgery Scheduler

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Jacksonville, FL

Primary Function

This position is responsible for scheduling surgical procedures for assigned physician(s). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely collection and submission of necessary surgical documentation; coordinating with external operating rooms, ASCs, etc., to ensure patients are appropriately scheduled for surgeries and/or procedures.


Essential Functions

1. Coordinates the clinic and surgery schedules for the providers to ensure no conflicts exist.
2. Maintains compliance with all HIPAA, compliance, and patient safety regulations for Nemours as well as our partners.
3. Coordinates surgery schedule with internal and external operating rooms.
4. Submits surgical clearances for the purpose of patient scheduling into the OR.
5. Submits all necessary information to the pre-certification team to ensure appropriate insurance coverage is obtained prior to surgery/ procedure.
6. Acts as the family's liaison between the surgical centers and clinical staff to ensure all education, authorizations and post op appointments are provided.
7. Schedules outpatient and inpatient surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
8. Must have the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
9. Regular attendance is required.
10. Good communication and documentation skills are required.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma

6 months to 1 year of job-related experience required.


Epic Experience required

Medical terminology preferred

Previous surgery scheduling experience preferred

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.