Orthopedic Surgery Scheduler - Coordinate Care & Scheduling

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health seeks a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator for the Alvernon Orthopedics Clinic in Tucson. You will schedule surgical, cardiac, and obstetric cases using an advanced scheduling system, enter charges and orders, and generate reports for management.

You will liaise with staff, physicians, and families, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in records. The role requires 2 years of medical clerical experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Typically 2 years of medical clerical experience; hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities; familiarity with payor contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case times for elective, urgent, or emergent surgeries in a scheduling system.
• Enter patient charges, orders, and pertinent information; compile and report statistics for management.
• Act as receptionist for the unit; greet patients and coordinate between staff, physicians, and families.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Computerized scheduling systems

Job description

Banner Health seeks a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator for the Alvernon Orthopedics Clinic in Tucson. You will schedule surgical, cardiac, and obstetric cases using an advanced scheduling system, enter charges and orders, and generate reports for management.

You will liaise with staff, physicians, and families, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in records. The role requires 2 years of medical clerical experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong organizational skills.