OR Scheduling & Coordination Specialist

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an OR Scheduling Clerk to process and coordinate surgical reservations, convert faxed data to scheduled cases, and assist in daily operating room scheduling. You will communicate procedural times to vendors and surgical offices, support the OR control desk, and ensure accurate charge capture and timely entry.

The role involves coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative leadership, maintaining tissue logs, and ensuring documentation adheres to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 year experience in medical office/healthcare setting preferred.
• Must comply with HIPAA and privacy policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist OR charge nurse and maintain add-ons & cancellations for the current day schedule.
• Coordinate with departments, staff, management, and physicians regarding schedule flow.
• Answer vendor questions about the OR schedule and coordinate patient transport to the OR.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Kronos system

OR scheduling software

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an OR Scheduling Clerk to process and coordinate surgical reservations, convert faxed data to scheduled cases, and assist in daily operating room scheduling. You will communicate procedural times to vendors and surgical offices, support the OR control desk, and ensure accurate charge capture and timely entry.

The role involves coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative leadership, maintaining tissue logs, and ensuring documentation adheres to