Surgical Scheduler Michigan Spine and Brain Surgeons

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Southfield, MI is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator for the Spine & Brain Surgeons department to coordinate OR surgery schedules and optimize use of operating rooms, equipment and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma equivalency and at least one year of relevant experience; licensure or certification can be used in lieu of education or experience. Preferred: two years in healthcare and familiarity with insurances/authorizations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency required.
• 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: minimal of two years in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Job Description

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:

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.