Ortho Surgical Scheduler & Care Coordinator

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is seeking a Surgical Scheduler Coordinator to organize and schedule surgeries and pre-operative tests. You will act as the main liaison between physicians, patients, hospitals, and surgical centers to ensure smooth scheduling and communication.

The role requires at least one year of medical office experience, strong data entry and EHR skills, and the ability to multitask while maintaining a professional appearance. This is a full-time on-site position in Illinois.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• College education or trade school preferred.
• One year of medical office experience.
• Proficient in using email and internet-based applications.
• Knowledge of practice management software and EHR systems.
• Ability to accurately enter and maintain data within EHR systems.
• Ability to multitask and manage diverse responsibilities.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, friendly, and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions from physicians about which surgery or test is recommended.
• Obtains precertification/preauthorization from insurance companies prior to surgery for each procedure.
• Verifies patient eligibility and coverage for the procedure.
• Works with billing liaison to inform patients about potential financial obligations.
• Discusses pre-operative instructions with the patient as directed by physicians.
• Assists in setting up payment plans and collecting pre-surgical deposits.
• Schedules operating room time according to physician protocols.
• Schedules pre-operative tests and documents results in the EHR.
• Coordinates medical clearances with PCP and ensures test results are received.
• Prepares paperwork for the surgeon before the day of surgery.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

College education or trade school preferred

Tools

Practice management software

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Email / Internet applications

Job description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is seeking a Surgical Scheduler Coordinator to organize and schedule surgeries and pre-operative tests. You will act as the main liaison between physicians, patients, hospitals, and surgical centers to ensure smooth scheduling and communication.

The role requires at least one year of medical office experience, strong data entry and EHR skills, and the ability to multitask while maintaining a professional appearance. This is a full-time on-site position in Illinois.