Surgical Scheduling Specialist – On-site Day Shift

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is seeking a full-time Surgical Scheduling Coordinator for the Operating Room in Pittsburgh, PA. The role schedules all surgical procedures, prints and distributes schedules, and maintains constant communication with the OR Unit Director and physician offices.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with a practice management database, and preferred completion of a medical assisting program or related medical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Understanding of practice management database is essential.
• Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or Business or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all surgical procedures for the surgical services department (excluding the GI Lab).
• Make corrections from previous day in software.
• Print schedule and distribute to appropriate departments.
• Maintain daily communication with OR Unit Director.
• Choose and print appropriate preference cards for daily procedures.
• Communicate changes in schedule with appropriate department.
• Ensure accurate organization of surgical schedule.
• Communicate with physician offices related to scheduling process.
• Maintain block scheduling as appropriate.

Skills

Practice management database

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or Business

Medical assisting program or 2-4 years clinical experience

Job description

UPMC Passavant is seeking a full-time Surgical Scheduling Coordinator for the Operating Room in Pittsburgh, PA. The role schedules all surgical procedures, prints and distributes schedules, and maintains constant communication with the OR Unit Director and physician offices.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with a practice management database, and preferred completion of a medical assisting program or related medical experience.