Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Clerk for Physician Practices in Atlanta. The role coordinates appointments, communicates with staff and physicians, and ensures coverage across operating rooms and affiliated centers.

The ideal candidate will have healthcare clerical experience, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong typing and computer skills to support scheduling and documentation workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 5 years’ experience in a clerical healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology via healthcare experience, course, or assessment.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s or advanced degree and previous hospital scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs the scheduling function for Physician Practices.
• Acts as a liaison for staff, hospital personnel, medical staff, and physicians’ offices.
• Requires knowledge of all clinical service lines for operating rooms and affiliated centers.
• Utilizes typing, computerized documentation systems and provides strong customer service and problem solving.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Typing

Scheduling software

Medical terminology

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in relevant field

Five years’ healthcare clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Computerized scheduling system

Job description

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Clerk for Physician Practices in Atlanta. The role coordinates appointments, communicates with staff and physicians, and ensures coverage across operating rooms and affiliated centers.

The ideal candidate will have healthcare clerical experience, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong typing and computer skills to support scheduling and documentation workflows.