Surgical Scheduling & Operations Coordinator

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a dedicated Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedures for assigned physicians. You will schedule cases in the EMR, maintain block schedules, prepare consents, and assemble patient folders.

The role requires strong CPT code knowledge, medical terminology literacy, and effective collaboration with patients, physicians, and schedulers. CPR due within 30 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare setting.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in surgery scheduling.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to utilize electronic medical record system(s).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology, different surgery types, CPT codes and medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling of surgical cases, consent preparation, surgical block maintenance.
• Coordinate with surgeon offices and verify patient records, CPT codes, and procedures; communicate schedule changes to departments.
• Front desk duties – patient registration and payment collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

EMR proficiency

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

CPT codes knowledge

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a dedicated Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedures for assigned physicians. You will schedule cases in the EMR, maintain block schedules, prepare consents, and assemble patient folders.

The role requires strong CPT code knowledge, medical terminology literacy, and effective collaboration with patients, physicians, and schedulers. CPR due within 30 days of hire is required.