Surgery Scheduler Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the surgery scheduler position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for quality, holistic and cost-effective advanced practice care for patients, families, and others in the surgical and medical population.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Abillity to use a computer
• Experience with IBM/Cerner/IDX applications preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical procedures
• Experience with Epic scheduling
• Financial counseling for healthcare patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider within 30 days of hire
• Able to verify surgery benefits with insurance company
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in medical front office work with experience with coding and scheduling

I would like to submit my application for the surgery scheduler opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a variety of scheduling functions and services for the Surgical Services and Medical Procedure Departments.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of HIPAA, Medical Terminology, and Insurance Verification
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel and Medical Software programs
• Previous perioperative experience preferred
• Trade or vocational certification preferred
• Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary or Unit Coordinator preferred
• Previous experience scheduling surgical procedures in a clinic setting preferred
• Surgical scheduling or medical practice experience preferred
• Medical Assistant background highly preferred

In response to your job posting for surgery scheduler, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for information to patients regarding required consent forms for surgical procedures and provides pre-operative directions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience working in Greenway preferred
• Intermediate experience in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Familiarity with EMR system
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge of scheduling programs, e-mail, voice mail
• Knowledge of medical/surgical terminology and anatomy
• Excellent customer service skills to patient, families, faculty, staff and peers
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, providing outstanding customer service in all interactions

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the surgery scheduler position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for prompt feedback to physicians and management regarding documentation issues, and payer issues with non-covered surgical services.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with excellent computer knowledge in a medical office/outpatient practice
• Knowledge of medical terminology and use of ICD-9 and CPT code books
• Skill in exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
• A patient focused attitude
• Recent surgery scheduling experience
• Should have recent experience within a medical administrative setting
• Technical secretarial and business school or some college attendance
• Surgical scheduling experience and familiarity with Endoscopy procedures preferred

I would like to submit my application for the surgery scheduler opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for patient education regarding managed care plans and referral process.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• OB/GYN office experience preferred
• Typing accurately at 30 words per minute
• Interpersonal skills in writing and verbally with the medical and nursing staff, the office staffs, patients, and service department staffs
• Able to balance multiple responsibilities and interruptions
• Patient registration/scheduling experience preferred
• Current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider
• Accurately enter in OpTime or communicate to the OR team the appropriate surgical procedure and any special equipment or needs that each case requires
• Experience as a Patient Support Associate for 6 months or related experience and/or training