Surgery Scheduler

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler to coordinate scheduling for procedures across operating rooms, clinics, and related units. The role involves managing physician calendars, communicating with patients and staff, and producing timely reports and documents.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a clinical setting, familiarity with CPT/ICD-9, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and EPIC EMR. Onsite position at the Dental Clinic, Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a clinical/medical environment preferred.
• Experience in surgery scheduling preferred.
• Familiarity with CPT coding and ICD-9 terminology preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EPIC EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates process to schedule surgical and other procedures in operating room, physician office, sedation, and other hospital units.
• Manages physician schedules to support efficient practice operations.
• Communicates effectively with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, and insurance companies in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Efficiently and accurately uses computer for generation of reports, letters, forms and other communications/documents.
• Provides administrative support for clinic and educational activities of physicians, nurses or other support staff as directed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Healthcare experience

MS Office

Empathy

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Job description

The Surgery Scheduler coordinates process to schedule surgical and other procedures in operating room, physician office, sedation, and other hospital units.

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Onsite- Dental Clinic

Responsibilities

• Coordinates process to schedule surgical and other procedures in operating room, physician office, sedation, and other hospital units.
• Manages physician schedules to support efficient practice operations.
• Communicates effectively via personal contact, phone and in writing with patients/ families, physicians, hospital staff, community professionals, insurance companies, etc.
• Efficiently and accurately uses computer for generation of reports, letters, forms and other communications/documents.
• Provides administrative support for clinic and educational activities of physicians, nurses or other support staff as directed.
• Other duties as required.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Experience in surgery scheduling is preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-9 terminology is preferred.
• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to make decisions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be compassionate towards families experiencing stressful conditions.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working in an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) is preferred.

Education And Experience

• Education: High School diploma is required.
• Certification: None.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a clinical/medical environment is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite