Surgical Scheduler - Michigan Spine and Brain Surgeons

Women in Endo; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a Surgical Scheduler for the Spine & Brain Surgeons team at Providence Medical Building, Southfield. This full-time role coordinates OR schedules, gathers required information, and ensures correct patient data entry in the EMR to prevent delays.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1 year of related experience, and familiarity with insurance authorizations. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.
• Gather information from physician offices to schedule surgeries per department guidelines and physician/patient needs.
• Assign operating suites and equipment and block times to optimize resource use.
• Ensure demographic, billing and insurance data are entered into EMR and coordinate with Patient Admitting to prevent delays.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

EMR systems

Healthcare administration

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Surgical Scheduler

Department

Spine & Brain Surgeons

Providence Medical Building

22250 Providence Drive

Southfield MI 48075-4825

Work Schedule

Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Coordinates OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.
• Responsibilities:
• Works with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians? requests and patients? needs.
• Assigns operating suites and equipment and blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensures that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinates with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma equivalency
• 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

*Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimal of two years in a healthcare setting.
• Familiar with insurances/authorizations.