Pediatric Surgery Scheduling Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Administrative Support Scheduler to coordinate surgical operations and scheduling across multiple specialties. You will manage patient records, enter post-surgical data, and ensure accurate calendars for surgeons and facilities.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to keep OR time efficiently utilized. Two years minimum in provider scheduling preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in surgery scheduling or complex scheduling in a healthcare setting.
• Experience using computerized surgery scheduling systems.
• Two years of provider scheduling in a multi-specialty setting.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments when needed, including referral from faxes, phones, or other instructions related to surgery, ensuring OR block time is efficiently utilized.
• Coordinates combined surgical cases with other physician practices across the organization and schedules surgical cases for specialized diagnosis.
• Coordinates all aspects of scheduling, including procedure, equipment, and use of other resources; manages department and provider surgical calendars.
• Interviews patients and families to obtain complete and accurate demographic and financial information and enters data for registration, billing, tracking, and reconciliation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Scheduling excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic Cadence

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Administrative Support Scheduler to coordinate surgical operations and scheduling across multiple specialties. You will manage patient records, enter post-surgical data, and ensure accurate calendars for surgeons and facilities.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to keep OR time efficiently utilized. Two years minimum in provider scheduling preferred; high school diploma required.