Surgical Scheduler

OrthoArizona; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust paid time off

Medical with multiple plan options

Health Savings Account

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate surgeries, manage physician calendars, and communicate with patients and staff. The role requires medical terminology knowledge and experience with practice management software.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely callbacks, and collaboration with clinicians, with full-time benefits and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with practice management software and updates.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and reschedule surgeries.
• Communicate information to patients, staff, and physicians.
• Verify information and records in patient charts.
• Coordinate equipment, surgical aids, and anesthesia needs.
• Maintain and update physicians' calendars.
• Handle phone calls, voicemail, and patient callbacks promptly.
• Prepare surgical packet materials.
• Assist in training and orienting new staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Excellent communication

Practice management software

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At OrthoArizona, our mission is to provide exceptional quality and compassionate musculoskeletal care to our community. Founded in 1994, OrthoArizona has become the premier orthopedic group across the valley. Since that time, we have grown to have over two dozen locations and over 75 orthopedic specialists.

Our multi-specialty orthopedic clinics have additional convenient services such as Pain Management, Physical & Hand Therapy, Athletic Performance, X-ray and MRI, InstantOrtho™ a Walk in Clinic for Urgent Orthopedic Conditions and more! We are looking for employees ho want to work for a fast-growing organization with a strong reputation for providing comprehensive high quality musculoskeletal care. We need professionals who share our vision and he commitment to see it through.

As a Surgical Scheduler with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Schedule, coordinate, and reschedule surgeries.
• Communicate necessary information to patients, staff, and physicians.
• Verify necessary information and records information in patient's medical record.
• Coordinate necessary equipment, surgical assists, and anesthesia relative to surgeries.
• Maintain and updates physician's calendars.
• Answer telephone, screens calls, clears voicemail, returns patient calls in a timely manner.
• Prepare surgical packet materials.
• Assist in training and orienting of new staff.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand/Perform training on practice management software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-year experience of medical scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience surgery scheduling.

Full Time Benefits:

• Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
• Medical with multiple different plan options.
• Health Savings account + company contributions.