Surgical Office Coordinator - Front Desk & Scheduling

Denton Surgery Center, LLC; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a front desk/scheduling assistant to welcome patients, manage check-ins, and coordinate with physicians at our Oak Brook surgery center. You will perform medical records, admissions and billing support as part of a busy ambulatory center team.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and the ability to handle high-volume scheduling with professionalism. Shift starts early, with consistent hours and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years in health care; 1+ year in surgery scheduling preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Knowledge of surgery scheduling, receptionist and registration responsibilities; able to handle stress.
• Flexible with hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Front desk duties: patient check-in, answering calls, and related tasks.
• Schedule surgeries using the computer and coordinate with physician offices.
• Handle scheduling communications and transfer calls as needed.
• Pre-registration and obtain authorizations; prepare charts and paperwork.
• Maintain logs for cancelled appointments and keep area tidy.
• Document insurance verification and patient payments.

Skills

Front desk experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

EMR/electronic medical records

Scheduling software

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a front desk/scheduling assistant to welcome patients, manage check-ins, and coordinate with physicians at our Oak Brook surgery center. You will perform medical records, admissions and billing support as part of a busy ambulatory center team.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and the ability to handle high-volume scheduling with professionalism. Shift starts early, with consistent hours and reliable attendance.