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Surgery Scheduler Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Surgery Scheduler

Raleigh, NC

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

Surgery Scheduler Schedules all surgical, gastroenterological (GI), and pain-management procedures and preoperative appointments Has good knowledge and understanding of the surgery schedule and the ...

Surgery Scheduler

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

• Schedules all surgical, gastroenterological (GI), and pain-management procedures and preoperative appointments • Has good knowledge and understanding of the surgery schedule and the format ...

Surgery Scheduler

Houston, TX

$18 - $23.25/hr

East Portland Surgery Center has an opening for a full time Surgery Scheduler East Portland Surgery Center is one of Portland's leading multi-specialty surgery centers, performing cases in pain ...

Surgery Scheduler

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

East Portland Surgery Center has an opening for a full time Surgery Scheduler East Portland Surgery Center is one of Portland's leading multi-specialty surgery centers, performing cases in pain ...

Surgery Scheduler

Anaheim, CA

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

We are seeking a Surgery Scheduler for Urology office to join our team! As a Surgery Scheduler you will schedule surgery time with hospital and pre op clearances prior to surgery dates. You will work ...

Surgery Scheduler

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

We are seeking a Surgery Scheduler for Urology office to join our team! As a Surgery Scheduler you will schedule surgery time with hospital and pre op clearances prior to surgery dates. You will work ...

Surgery Scheduler

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

We are seeking a Surgery Scheduler for Urology office to join our team! As a Surgery Scheduler you will schedule surgery time with hospital and pre op clearances prior to surgery dates. You will work ...

Surgery Scheduler

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Surgical Scheduling Coordinator Santa Monica, CA Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Position Overview Seeking an experienced Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to ...

Surgery Scheduler

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

We are seeking a Surgery Scheduler for Urology office to join our team! As a Surgery Scheduler you will schedule surgery time with hospital and pre op clearances prior to surgery dates. You will work ...

Surgery Scheduler

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

The Surgery Scheduler plays a critical role in coordinating and managing surgical appointments within a healthcare facility or local outpatients settings. This position requires meticulous attention ...

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How much do surgery scheduler jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgery scheduler in the United States is $21.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are surgery schedulers?

Surgery schedulers are administrative professionals who coordinate and organize surgical procedures within a healthcare facility. They work closely with surgeons, nurses, patients, and insurance companies to ensure that all necessary information, paperwork, and pre-operative requirements are completed in a timely manner. Their responsibilities include booking operating rooms, confirming surgery dates, verifying patient insurance, and communicating any changes or requirements to all parties involved. Effective surgery schedulers help maintain efficient surgical operations and contribute to a positive patient experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Surgery Scheduler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surgery Scheduler, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with medical terminology, often supported by experience in healthcare administration. Proficiency with scheduling software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and office applications like Microsoft Office is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking abilities, and a calm demeanor under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential to ensure accurate surgery coordination, minimize scheduling errors, and support seamless patient care.

How does a Surgery Scheduler typically collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and patients throughout the scheduling process?

A Surgery Scheduler works closely with surgeons to find optimal surgery times, coordinates with nursing staff to ensure availability of required resources, and communicates directly with patients to confirm details and provide necessary pre-operative instructions. They also liaise with insurance providers and other departments to verify coverage and prepare documentation. Effective collaboration and clear communication are essential, as the role involves managing multiple schedules and addressing last-minute changes or emergencies swiftly.

What is the difference between Surgery Scheduler vs Medical Office Coordinator?

AspectSurgery SchedulerMedical Office Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma; certification often preferredHigh school diploma; certification may be required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, clinicsMedical offices, clinics, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesScheduling surgeries, coordinating with medical staffManaging office operations, patient scheduling, billing
Industry UsageHealthcare, surgical facilitiesHealthcare, medical practices

While both roles involve scheduling and administrative tasks in healthcare settings, a Surgery Scheduler primarily focuses on coordinating surgical procedures, whereas a Medical Office Coordinator manages broader office operations. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit based on their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Surgery Scheduler job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Locum Tenens, 10% As Needed, 21% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 18% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,663 per year, or $21.5 per hour.
Surgery Scheduler

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

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Surgery Scheduler

Schedules all surgical, gastroenterological (GI), and pain-management procedures and preoperative appointments

Has good knowledge and understanding of the surgery schedule and the format utilized by the center

Coordinates and schedules surgeries

Ensures that the needed documentation is obtained from all patients

Ensures that all patients receive needed information prior to surgery

Interacts with patients, physicians and other staff both within the ASC and at the Physician practice

Works effectively with the Physician practice to manage the surgery schedule

Provides accurate, timely and responsive information to patients, Physicians and other stake holders

Coordinates processes and route all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements

Ensures efficient telephone communication

Follows all written protocols and procedures of the ASC

Updates and distributes the surgery schedule as needed

Makes appointment reminder calls to patients as requested

Answers questions and provide information to patients as it relates to surgery scheduling and documentation

Requests patient records as required by the Physician

Verbally delivers instructions to patients and families

Performs all job functions in a HIPAA compliant manner

Collects payments and deductibles as directed

Processes payments in accordance with the ASC's

Demonstrates courtesy and helpfulness toward patients and their families

Attends all required education

Regular and predictable attendance

Performs other duties as assigned

Cognitive Skills

Exhibit mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment

Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details

Ability to recognize/define problems, collect data/facts, draw valid conclusions, and correct errors

Ability to interpret instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables

Communication

Ability to effectively communicate patient care needs and significant information to healthcare team to promote continuity of patient care

Ability to respond to questions and professionally interact verbally and/or written with managers, co-workers, patients, and the general public

Teamwork

Work well with others – be a team member

Report observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure non-compliance to Safety Officer or other designated person, following the Chain of Command

Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to successfully write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with healthcare team, clients, vendors, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:

Demonstrates an ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and correct errors. Ability to understand and interpret basic financial data. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand and walk for 6-8 hours per day

Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight

Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously without "giving out" or fatiguing

Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Ability to position or transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment

Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

Ability to keep or regain your body balance and stay upright

Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath

Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears

Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient needs

The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased lighting to meet patient care needs, such as laser rooms and some OR/Procedure rooms

Staff will work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts

Noise level is usually quiet to moderate

Staff may have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and cleaning solutions

The Center procedure rooms are often small, and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate reaching, pulling, pushing

Staff will work in close proximity to patients and co-workers

Qualifications Behaviors Required Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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