Surgical Scheduler - Ortho

Endeavor Health; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Career growth

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness plan

HSA options

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health — Woodridge, IL — is seeking a Surgical Scheduler I in Orthopedics. This full-time role is based at 3329 75th Street, with hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM and some travel to other locations. The position requires a High School Diploma and at least two years of hospital/physician office experience.

Compensation is hourly with a comprehensive benefits package. Primary duties include coordinating with surgeons and staff, verifying CPT codes, entering scheduling data, estimating

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a hospital or physician's office.
• Flexibility to travel to other locations and shift variations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hospital-wide surgical procedures by coordinating with surgeons and staff.
• Verify procedure details and CPT codes with physicians and ensure equipment lists are correct.
• Enter all surgical requirements into the scheduling system and review options with doctors.
• Estimate case times based on past cases and surgeon requirements.
• Coordinate with OR/DSC and supply departments for specialty cases.
• Notify physicians and assistants of scheduling updates and ensure all departments have necessary information.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

CPT codes

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Scheduling system

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Surgical Scheduler I - Orthopedics


• Location: 3329 75th Street, Woodridge, IL


• Full Time: 40 hours/week


• Hours: Monday - Friday varies 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.


• Required Travel: This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs.

What You Will Do

• Corresponds with surgeons and office staff to obtain all required information to schedule hospital-wide surgical procedures.


• Clarifies the exact procedure(s) details, verifies the physicians procedure code and corresponding equipment list.


• Enters all surgical requirements into the scheduling system and reviews potential scheduling options with physician and staff.


• Estimates the approximate case time required based on past practice and varied surgeon requirements.


• Reviews all case requests for potential consideration for scheduling into reserved specialty time blocks.


• Enters procedure CPT codes for all patients to facilitate the reimbursement process.


• Continually manipulates and re-arranges surgical cases to resolve scheduling conflicts and develop the daily surgical schedules optimizing utilization of time and resources.


• Coordinates with hospital OR/DSC Unit Leaders and supply consignment department on specialty surgical case arrangements and issues related to booking a case with special needs related to time and room requirements, support resources, equipment, and instrumentation.


• Updates office staff on outstanding or resolved arrangements. Communicates up-to-date surgical schedule information and special provisions for inter-related departmental services (localization coordination, shared equipment availability, technician resources, etc.) with various coordinating departments including Admitting, OR, DSC, Endoscopy, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiology.


• Verifies that each coordinating department has addressed any outstanding requirements to finalize the scheduling of the surgical case.


• Documents all procedure related changes and information with appropriate notations in the surgery scheduling system.


• Notifies physician and surgical assistants. Coordinates requests for hospital surgical assistants assigning them to cases based on availability, type of procedure and physician’s preference.


• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

What You Will Need

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience working in a hospital or physician’s office required.

Benefits (For Full Time Or Part Time Positions)

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development


• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Free Parking


• Wellness Program Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account Options


• Retirement Options with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging- each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.