Ortho Surgery Scheduler: Coordinating Care & Pre-Op

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Wellness program

HSA

FSA

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Park Ridge, IL seeks a full-time Surgical Scheduler to manage surgical scheduling, pre-certification and verification of benefits. Responsibilities include coordinating surgical dates with patients and surgeons, arranging pre-admission testing and ensuring timely follow-up appointments, while maintaining the physician's surgical calendar.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred) and at least one year in a medical office, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or at least one year medical office experience.
• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of surgical procedures for assigned surgeons.
• Discuss and coordinate surgical date with patient/family.
• Provide patients with information: cardiac and medical clearance.
• Schedule pre-operative and post-operative appointments including pre-admission testing.
• Complete pre-surgical history/physical and post-op visits.
• Complete all forms related to surgery scheduling.
• Assist patients with scheduling follow-up appointments if pre-op labs or EKGs are abnormal.
• Notify equipment reps and arrange surgical equipment as needed.
• Notify surgical assistant of add-ons/cancellations.
• Prepare weekly OR schedule in absence of Scheduler Assistant.
• Maintain/update physician's surgical calendar.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Practice Management

EHR system

Email apps

Job description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Park Ridge, IL seeks a full-time Surgical Scheduler to manage surgical scheduling, pre-certification and verification of benefits. Responsibilities include coordinating surgical dates with patients and surgeons, arranging pre-admission testing and ensuring timely follow-up appointments, while maintaining the physician's surgical calendar.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred) and at least one year in a medical office, with