Surgery Scheduling & Authorization Coordinator

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Employee assistance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Summa Health Medical Group in Akron, OH is seeking a dedicated Scheduling Coordinator to manage inpatient and outpatient surgery and procedures. You will coordinate with physicians, patients, and hospital staff to ensure timely authorization, scheduling, and clear status updates.

The role requires strong computer skills, patient confidentiality, and excellent communication. This full-time, dayshift position offers benefits and growth opportunities within Summa Health's comprehensive care network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; healthcare coursework preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in medical office or clinical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all inpatient and outpatient procedures, tests, and studies as ordered by physicians.
• Provide status updates to patients and physicians, including authorization and scheduling details.

Skills

Medical office exp

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare coursework (preferred)

Job description

Summa Health Medical Group in Akron, OH is seeking a dedicated Scheduling Coordinator to manage inpatient and outpatient surgery and procedures. You will coordinate with physicians, patients, and hospital staff to ensure timely authorization, scheduling, and clear status updates.

The role requires strong computer skills, patient confidentiality, and excellent communication. This full-time, dayshift position offers benefits and growth opportunities within Summa Health's comprehensive care network.