The Surgery Scheduling Specialist is responsible for accurately scheduling all inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures. This position would also notify physicians of scheduled procedures and any changes to the schedule. The surgery scheduling specialist would be responsible for verifying patient benefits and precertification from the insurance company when necessary. Employment Qualifications. The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements. Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred. Experience: 1. 6 months experience as a medical receptionist with strong knowledge of coding .. 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Essential Job Functions...Physician, Surgery, Neuro, Scheduler, Medical Receptionist, Office, Healthcare