Surgical Scheduling Coordinator | Epic & ICD Codes

Peoplefluent; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate operative cases across physician offices and hospital departments. You will enter patient and procedure data, build the EPIC-based schedule, and ensure accuracy for daily block utilization.

Responsibilities include cross-department coordination, data accuracy, and participation in scheduling meetings while upholding HIPAA standards and patient confidentiality at all times. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of medical terminology test with a passing score of 80%.
• Strong understanding of ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes.
• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of EPIC scheduling system.
• Self-confident and self-directed work style.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures through physician offices and inter-hospital departments.
• Accurate data entry of patient information, procedures, and implants.
• Review daily schedule for accuracy and updates.
• Enter physician block schedules and build the surgery schedule in EPIC.
• Coordinate with supply chain for special case needs.
• Schedule cases with limited supply awareness to avoid conflicts.
• Participate in monthly surgery scheduling meetings.
• Assign ICD-10 codes to diagnoses accurately.
• Travel to physician offices to support scheduling needs.
• Run reports as needed.
• Cross-trained to cover Surgical Department Health Unit Coordinator duties.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and confidentiality in all activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong computer skills

EPIC knowledge

Medical terminology test 80%

ICD-9/ICD-10 knowledge

Self-directed

Education

Associate degree in health care related field

Tools

EPIC

Job description

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate operative cases across physician offices and hospital departments. You will enter patient and procedure data, build the EPIC-based schedule, and ensure accuracy for daily block utilization.

Responsibilities include cross-department coordination, data accuracy, and participation in scheduling meetings while upholding HIPAA standards and patient confidentiality at all times. Some travel may be required.