Surgery Scheduler

POSITION: Surgery Scheduler

JOB SUMMARY: Schedules inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgeries with various surgical facilities. Provides a highest level of patient communication and service.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma- Completion of technical program preferred

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills with staff, physicians and patients
• Minimum of 1 year of experience scheduling inpatient and outpatient surgeries at various surgical facilities
• Experience with insurance authorizations and medical clearances
• High level of organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workflow in a fast-paced medical environment
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic health records

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling orthopedics surgeries
• Organizing and prioritizing a surgical schedule
• Insurance authorizations
• EHR documentation
• Miscellaneous office duties as assigned

Typical Physical Demands

Position requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.

Typical Working Conditions

Normal office working environment.

Compensation: $21-$30/hr