Surgery Scheduler
Company: U.S. Urology Partners
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Role The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for accurate
scheduling of surgeries as directed by the physician ; including
ensuring that all patient demographic information is obtained
correctly at the time of the surgery. These services include
surgery scheduling at Intrepid Lane Ambulatory S urgery Center .
The Surgery Scheduler serves a s a liaison between the surgery
center, patient and physician . What You’ll Be Doing Schedule
patients accurately and efficiently for any and all surgical
procedures requested by physicians. Responsible for providing
patients with all nec essary information regarding their procedure.
Providing general insurance information, creating payment plans,
arrival times, dates, location, etc. C ommunicate s effectively and
in a friendly manner with patients, other staff and physicians as
well as outside sources. O rganize s work for efficiency and
problem solving as related to surgery scheduling and its impact on
physicians and clinic al office . Serve as contact for physicians
regarding schedules, procedures, or concerns while sharing
information and working with manager, supervisor, co-schedulers and
physicians. Responsible for being up-to-date on all insurance
requirements and fol lowing all guidelines, as well as obtaining
prior authorizations and notifications and verifying insurance
benefits. Responsible for documenting scheduled surgeries in HST,
including equipment and staff needed for the surgical procedure.
Responsible for entering all demographic information including
insurance into HST as well as checking patient ’ s insurance for
pre-certifications, prior authorization s and referrals.
Responsible for rescheduling and cancelling surgery in a way which
minimizes any inconveniences to the patient, including notification
to the correct provider office . Responsible for maintaining
effective and accurate daily physician surgery schedules.
Communicate s effectively and compassionately with patients.
Communicate effectively with staff, management, physicians, and
outside contacts. Represent s U.S Urology Partners and Intrepid
Lane Ambulatory Surgery Center in a professional manner related to
appearance, communication and the maintenance of patient
confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. What We Expect from You
High School Graduate or GED Minimum of three years surgery
scheduling experience Medical Assistant Certification or Certified
Nursing Assistant Preferred Reasoning Ability Ability to solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job
successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in
computer information systems. Physical Demands The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk
or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work
Environment This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice. Travel Travel is primarily local during the
business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel
may be expected. What We are Offer You At U.S. Urology Partners, we
are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core
values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every
Family Matters” Compassion Make Someone’s Day Collaboration Achieve
Possibilities Together Respect Treat people with dignity
Accountability Do the right thing Beyond competitive compensation,
our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive
medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more. About US Urology
Partners U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest
independent providers of urology and related specialty services,
including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer
treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio
Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of
Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners
clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout
the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art,
urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first
in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was
formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of
healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform
upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological
services through an acquisition strategy. Salary Range: Please note
that the hourly range for this position will vary based on
experience level, education and geographical location. $15.00 -
$22.00 / hour U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap,
sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is
dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring,
placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits,
employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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