Are you an experienced healthcare scheduler who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and is confident navigating EPIC? A leading healthcare team is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to support a busy General Surgery department. In this hybrid role, you’ll coordinate patient scheduling, manage EPIC workflows, and communicate closely with patients and care teams to ensure cases and appointments stay on track. If you’re organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing high-volume scheduling with a mix of onsite and remote work, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. Apply today!
Details
Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour
Shift Days: Monday-Friday
Shift Times: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Schedule: Hybrid role; 2 - 3 days onsite/ 2-3 days remote. (Includes 1 rotating clinic day per week alternating with another scheduler.)
Duration: 3 months Contract initially; potential for extension
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Department: Pediatric General Surgery
Location: Palo Alto, California
Benefits
Potential for Extension
Hybrid Work Opportunity
Great working location
Health insurance
Refer-a-friend bonus
Weekly payroll
24-hour accessibility
Personalized service
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience scheduling patients in a healthcare clinic or specialty practice and recent experience particularly with surgery scheduling
Current or recent experience using EPIC for scheduling and patient coordination
Knowledge of insurance verification and prior authorization processes
Understanding of medical terminology and healthcare scheduling workflows
Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and customer service skills when working with patients and families
Proven reliability, strong attendance, and ability to work independently in a remote setting
Preferred
Previous surgery scheduling experience or complex scheduling experience
Experience scheduling in general surgery or high-volume specialty clinics
Previous experience working in pediatrics or a children's hospital setting
Experience coordinating with multiple providers, departments, or external facilities
Previous experience working within LPCH or Stanford Health Care systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate patient scheduling activities for the Pediatric General Surgery department, including surgical and clinic scheduling
Manage EPIC scheduling workflows, including appointment scheduling, updates, and in-basket messaging
Coordinate required pre-procedure services such as imaging, labs, or pre-admission testing when applicable.
Verify insurance coverage and assist with tracking prior authorizations when required.
Ensure accurate patient information, scheduling details, and documentation are maintained in EPIC.
Communicate appointment details, instructions, and preparation guidelines clearly to patients and families.
Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and administrative teams to coordinate care in a high-volume surgical environment.
Assist with resolving scheduling conflicts, cancelations, or urgent requests while maintaining efficient clinic flow.
Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and internal departments to support continuity of care.
Maintain organized scheduling workflows while adapting to shifting priorities in a high-volume pediatric specialty clinic.
About Us
Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!
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