Surgical Scheduling Specialist

WVU Medicine; South Dakota; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks a medical scheduling assistant to manage surgical calendars and pre-admission testing coordination. The role emphasizes detailed scheduling, communication with patients, and coordinating with OR staff to optimize utilization of operating room time.

Responsibilities include handling testing, updating EPIC queues, and arranging pre-certification with payers as needed, while maintaining patient instructions and liaison with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State criminal background check and Federal clearance if applicable for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and monitors detailed calendar for each surgeon and schedules cases efficiently, maximizing OR time.
• Assist in scheduling urgent and emergent surgeries and coordinate pre-admission testing.
• Coordinate testing before surgery and maintain up-to-date EPIC queues with physician orders.
• Communicate with patients and families about upcoming procedures and provide detailed instructions and appointments.

Skills

Written communication

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks a medical scheduling assistant to manage surgical calendars and pre-admission testing coordination. The role emphasizes detailed scheduling, communication with patients, and coordinating with OR staff to optimize utilization of operating room time.

Responsibilities include handling testing, updating EPIC queues, and arranging pre-certification with payers as needed, while maintaining patient instructions and liaison with clinical staff.