Surgery Scheduler Jobs
Surgery Scheduler jobs are open across hospital systems, outpatient surgery centers, orthopedic practices, and multi-specialty clinics, from entry-level coordinator to senior scheduler and scheduling supervisor, with specializations in pre-authorization, surgical case coordination, and block time management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Arizona Sports Medicine Clinic - travel between Scottsdale and Mesa clinics
Responsible for all aspects of surgery process including all verifying insurance; pre-operative certifications and authorizations; complete necessary hospital forms; scheduling patient for any pre-operative labs, testing and coordination of post-surgery care.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
- Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
- Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues.
- Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
- Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information as required for surgery scheduling.
- Educate patients about planned surgery.
- Verify insurance information in the electronic system and obtain necessary authorizations prior to surgery.
- Work in concert with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing as required by hospital protocols.
- Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary; notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
- Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma/GED
Experience: Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field; Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
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Organization Description
As one of the valleys top healthcare systems, Abrazo Medical Groups mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. Abrazo Medical Group, in partnership with Abrazo Health, is a high-quality multispecialty healthcare provider comprised of approximately 20 primary care and specialty outpatient clinic locations, 5 acute care hospitals and 4 neighborhood emergency centers. With over 120 employed physicians and practitioners, our services are close to home or work.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
- Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
- Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues.
- Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
- Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information as required for surgery scheduling.
- Educate patients about planned surgery.
- Verify insurance information in the electronic system and obtain necessary authorizations prior to surgery.
- Work in concert with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing as required by hospital protocols.
- Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary; notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
- Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed, and other duties as assigned.
Education: High school diploma/GED
Experience: Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field; Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
#LI-KK1
Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Arizona Sports Medicine Clinic - travel between Scottsdale and Mesa clinics
Responsible for all aspects of surgery process including all verifying insurance; pre-operative certifications and authorizations; complete necessary hospital forms; scheduling patient for any pre-operative labs, testing and coordination of post-surgery care.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
- Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
- Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues.
- Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
- Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information as required for surgery scheduling.
- Educate patients about planned surgery.
- Verify insurance information in the electronic system and obtain necessary authorizations prior to surgery.
- Work in concert with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing as required by hospital protocols.
- Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary; notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
- Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma/GED
Experience: Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field; Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
#LI-KK1
Organization Description
As one of the valleys top healthcare systems, Abrazo Medical Groups mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. Abrazo Medical Group, in partnership with Abrazo Health, is a high-quality multispecialty healthcare provider comprised of approximately 20 primary care and specialty outpatient clinic locations, 5 acute care hospitals and 4 neighborhood emergency centers. With over 120 employed physicians and practitioners, our services are close to home or work.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
- Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
- Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues.
- Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
- Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information as required for surgery scheduling.
- Educate patients about planned surgery.
- Verify insurance information in the electronic system and obtain necessary authorizations prior to surgery.
- Work in concert with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing as required by hospital protocols.
- Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary; notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
- Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed, and other duties as assigned.
Education: High school diploma/GED
Experience: Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field; Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
#LI-KK1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surgery scheduler jobs.
- One to three years of experience in surgical scheduling or medical office coordination
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
- Knowledge of insurance pre-authorization and benefits verification processes
- Strong understanding of surgical terminology and CPT procedure codes
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree or medical administrative certificate preferred
- Experience coordinating with surgeons, OR staff, anesthesia, and patients simultaneously
Tips for Your Surgery Scheduler Job Search
Tailor your resume to scheduling metrics
Highlight the volume of cases you coordinated daily, the specialties you scheduled for, and any scheduling software you used. Hiring managers for surgery scheduler roles want to see that you can manage high case loads without errors.
Target openings by surgical specialty
Filter your search by specialty, such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, or general surgery, because schedulers are often hired for a specific service line. Applying to roles that match your specialty background puts your resume in the strongest position.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists surgery scheduler openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get comfortable with pre-authorization workflows
Many surgery scheduler postings list insurance pre-authorization as a required skill. If your resume does not explicitly mention obtaining authorizations or working with payers, add a line to your work history that describes that experience before you apply.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you handle a last-minute case cancellation or a surgeon who wants to add an add-on case. Prepare two or three specific examples from your past experience that show your process for communicating changes to the OR team and patients.
Negotiate schedule and on-call expectations upfront
Surgery scheduler roles in hospital settings sometimes include weekend or on-call coverage. Ask during the offer stage exactly what on-call rotation looks like and confirm whether the posted schedule matches actual hours before you accept.
Surgery Scheduler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most surgery schedulers?
The most active employers for surgery schedulers right now are Sutter Health, Banner Health, and United Surgical Partners, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and ambulatory surgery center networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many surgery scheduler jobs are remote?
About 17% of surgery scheduler openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in pre-authorization coordination and patient scheduling support rather than hands-on OR block management. Roles that require direct coordination with an on-site surgical team are almost always on-site positions.
How do you become a surgery scheduler?
Start by building experience in a medical office, patient access, or clinical support role where you handle scheduling and insurance tasks. Learning surgical terminology and gaining familiarity with electronic health record systems are both practical next steps. Many employers also value completion of a medical administrative assistant program or a certified medical office professional credential.
How do you get hired as a surgery scheduler with little experience?
Apply to entry-level patient services or medical receptionist roles at surgical practices to build foundational scheduling and insurance experience. Completing a medical administrative certificate program gives you surgical terminology and billing knowledge that partially offsets limited work history. Emphasize any experience handling high call volumes, coordinating appointments, or working with payers, even if the setting was not surgical.
What does the surgery scheduler interview process look like?
Most surgery scheduler interviews include a phone screen with HR focused on your scheduling software experience and availability, followed by an in-person or video interview with the scheduling supervisor or practice manager. You will likely be asked scenario questions about handling scheduling conflicts, urgent add-on cases, and insurance denials. Some employers give a short assessment on medical terminology or software navigation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to surgery scheduler jobs?
You can find and apply to surgery scheduler jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty background and experience level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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