Surgery Scheduler

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary orthopedic and primary care

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401K and profit sharing

Paid time off starting at three weeks per year

Competitive pay and annual reviews

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Anchorage is looking for a Surgery Scheduler to ensure patient surgical needs are met through coordination with surgeons and medical staff. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent customer service and communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $19.00 to $30.00, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to understand medical charts for billing.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical appointments with patients and surgeons.
• Answer patient calls and follow up.
• Manage high volume of surgery orders.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Fast-paced work environment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) software

Job description

Surgery Scheduler, OPAlaska Anchorage Orchestra —Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 – $30.00 hourly

Benefits

• Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCA
• Medical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 days
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
• Competitive pay and annual compensation reviews

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Your Role at OPA

As a Surgery Scheduler at OPA you will contribute to the team by ensuring patient surgical needs are met. You will work collaboratively with surgeons, medical staff, and patients to schedule surgical appointments.

What You’ll Do

• Work primarily with surgeons, medical staff, and patients to obtain a surgery date and schedule all components of surgery.
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients.
• Handle multiple interruptions during the day while maintaining a high volume of surgery orders.

Why You’ll Excel

• Thrives in a fast‑paced work environment and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Considers compassionate, skillful patient care a top priority.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Experienced with personal computer and various software applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of clinical experience.
• Ability to understand medical charts and diagnosis for billing purposes.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR) software.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt

Employment Type

Full‑time

Equal Opportunity Statement

OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.