Surgical Scheduler
Optum/UHG · Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · US
Posted 60+ days ago
Hospital Administration
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Not yet analysed
Demand60
Career growth40
Healthcare fit45
Remote potential10
5-year outlook
Likely modest growth typical of healthcare administrative roles; advancement to practice management or revenue cycle leadership possible with additional experience, but salary increases are incremental.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
entry
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-04
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Clinicians seeking an entry point into healthcare operations or administration may find this useful for understanding the business side, but it may underutilize clinical expertise. Consider if you're pivoting away from patient care and want a structured environment.
Who should apply
Healthcare graduates, nurses or allied health professionals looking to transition into non-clinical administrative roles, or clinicians seeking a low-stress, predictable schedule.
CV angle
Highlight clinical knowledge of surgical workflows, patient communication skills, and ability to coordinate complex logistics. Emphasize any experience with EHRs, insurance processes, or multidisciplinary teamwork.
Skills to highlight
- Surgical scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Patient communication
- EHR proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Coordination with multidisciplinary teams
- Pre-admission processes
Role summary
A Surgical Scheduler coordinates all surgical appointments, insurance authorizations, and pre-admission activities for General Surgery and Urology departments, acting as a liaison between patients, physicians, and insurance companies.
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