OR Scheduling & Billing Operations Lead

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee surgical billers and schedulers, optimize operating room schedules, and manage EMR-related privileges and block times.

The role includes reconciling charges, collaborating with the central billing office, and leading vendor billing processes. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with medical terminology are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of perioperative experience or scheduling and billing experience.
• Previous management experience.
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Experience using a Materials Management System.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Surgical Billers and Schedulers; supervises staffing, performance reviews, corrective actions, onboarding new staff.
• Coordinates operating room schedules to maximize efficiency and meet operational needs; communicates with physician offices and interdepartmental teams; resolves conflicts between hospital and physician staff.
• Performs EMR administrative tasks: authorizing staff/procedures/equipment, modifying privileges, releasing block time, closing rooms, conflict checking, maintaining OR block schedules.
• Reconciles charges and documents to ensure correct billing; liaises with Central Billing Office and Revenue & Reimbursement teams to resolve inquiries; ensures compliance.
• Collaborates with UMMS Purchasing, Contracting, Quality, clinical staff, and vendors to manage vendor billing; identifies cases; reconciles bills; ensures compliance; investigates discrepancies.
• Performs analyses and reporting on scheduling operations, OR charges, vendor billing, and block utilization.
• Leads departmental initiatives; conducts quality assurance checks on processes and data integrity; identifies opportunities for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Billing

Vendor management

Conflict resolution

EMR administration

Tools

EMR system

Materials Management System

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee surgical billers and schedulers, optimize operating room schedules, and manage EMR-related privileges and block times.

The role includes reconciling charges, collaborating with the central billing office, and leading vendor billing processes. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with medical terminology are required.