Scheduling Clerk - Neurospine

Mckenzie-Willamette-Medical-Center-1; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Oregon is seeking a Scheduling Clerk / Advanced Surgery Scheduler for Neurospine to coordinate surgical scheduling, authorizations, and referrals. The role involves collaboration with physicians' offices and patients, plus general administrative duties in a surgical setting.

Required are a High School Diploma, 2+ years scheduling and registration experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Two years scheduling experience required in a physician clinic.
• Two years of registration experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must have typing, filing and computer skills.
• Experience in Outlook, Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgery, office and ancillary department appointments.
• Completes prior authorizations and referrals.
• Coordinates with departments, physicians' offices and patients regarding procedures.
• Provides administrative and secretarial support to surgery staff.
• Handles database management, record keeping and calls.
• Assist with clinical coding and patient billing as needed.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Registration experience

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Typing 55-60 wpm

Filing and ten-key

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Scheduling Clerk / Advanced Surgery Scheduler - Neurospine

Hourly Base Rate: Starting at $19.05-26.67

Shift: Day Shift

Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week

Date Posted: 10/12/2026

Job Summary:

• Schedules surgery, office and ancillary department appointments.
• Completes prior authorizations and referrals.
• Coordinates with various departments, physicians' offices and patients regarding procedures and tests.
• Provides administrative and secretarial support to the surgery clinical staff.
• Handles database management, record and file keeping and answers incoming calls.
• Other job duties will include, but not be limited to clinical coding and patient billing.

Education/Licensing: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Skills adequate to perform the above.
• Two years scheduling experience required in a physician clinic.
• Two years of registration experience required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Surgery scheduling and registration preferred.
• Demonstrates attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality in dealing with others, in person, electronically and on the telephone.
• Must have typing (55-60wpm), filing, ten-key and computer skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required.
• Able to perform work accurately and within rigid time frames.
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to navigate several computer applications and the ability to operate all technical office equipment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required.
• Able to perform work accurately and within rigid time frames.
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to navigate several computer applications and the ability to operate all technical office equipment.

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