Surgery Scheduler The Heart Center

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate scheduling of procedures in the OR, physician offices, and other hospital units. The role supports efficient practice operations and requires strong communication with patients, families, staff, and insurers.

The position emphasizes accurate use of reports and documents, with responsibilities spanning clinic support and procedural coordination in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical/medical environment is preferred.
• Experience in surgery scheduling is preferred.
• Experience with CPT coding/ ICD-9 terminology is preferred.
• Must be detail oriented with ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.

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, 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Compassionate to families

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

EPIC EMR

Job description

Full Time (40 hours per week)

M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm

Onsite for The Heart Center

Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates process to schedule surgical and other procedures in operating room, physician office, sedation, and other hospital units.


2. Manages physician schedules to support efficient practice operations.


3. Communicates effectively via personal contact, phone and in writing with patients/ families, physicians, hospital staff, community professionals, insurance companies, etc.


4. Efficiently and accurately uses computer for generation of reports, letters, forms and other communications/documents.


5. Provides administrative support for clinic and educational activities of physicians, nurses or other support staff as directed.


6. 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