OR SCHEDULE SPECIALIST

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator focused on surgery scheduling. You will coordinate schedules with physicians, radiology, and other departments, ensuring accurate patient data entry and EPIC-based scheduling.

Requirements include 6 months in surgery scheduling, an associate degree in healthcare, and knowledge of ICD-10 codes. Strong communication and computer skills are essential; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience with surgery scheduling.
• Associate degree in health care related field preferred.
• Completion of medical terminology test with a passing score of 80%.
• Strong understanding of ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of EPIC.
• Must be self-confident and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures through physician offices and inter-hospital departments.
• Accurate data entry of patient information, procedures, and implants.
• Daily review of schedule for accuracy and updates.
• Enter physician block schedules and build the surgery schedule in EPIC.
• Efficient scheduling for block utilization.
• Coordinate with supply chain for case needs.
• Notify of limited supply list to prevent conflicts.
• Participate in monthly surgery scheduling meetings.
• Assign ICD-10 codes to diagnosis with accuracy.
• Travel to physician offices to support scheduling needs.
• Run reports as needed.
• Cross-trained to cover Surgical Department Health Unit Coordinator role.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-directed

Strong computer skills

Education

Associate degree in health care related field

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Purpose:
Schedules all surgeries requested by physicians and physician offices.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedules surgical procedures through physician offices and inter-hospital departments such as: radiology, oncology, centralscheduling.
• Accurate data entry of patient information, surgical procedure, special needs: such as equipment and implants
• Daily review of schedule for accuracy and updates and adjusts accordingly
• Entering physician block schedules and building the surgery schedule in EPIC
• Efficient scheduling for block utilization
• Work closely with supply chain to notify them of special needs for case
• Schedule cases with knowledge of limited supply listto prevent conflicts
• Active participant in monthly surgery scheduling meetings
• Accuracy in assigning ICD 10 codes to diagnosis
• May need to travel to physician offices to assist with meeting scheduling expectation/needs
• Runs reports as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Will be cross trained in the Surgical Department Health Unit Coordinator role and provide coverage, as needed.
• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of ICARE Values and Behavior Standards by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of the patient and those we serve.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, physician provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPPA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPPA Privacy and Security Procedures.
• Follow established HIPPA Privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
• Maintains and protects patients’ rights under the HIPPA Privacy Standards

Job Requirements

General Requirements None

Work Experience 6 months experience with surgery scheduling

Education Preferred - Associate degree in health care related field

• Completion of medical terminology test with a passing score of 80%.
• Strong understanding of ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes
• Strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of EPIC
• Must be self-confident and self-directed

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.