Scheduling Specialist - Surgical Services

Department:

13203 Carolinas Medical Center - Business Office: Perioperative

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekdays

Job Summary

Maintains data entry collection for all aspects of surgical patient information utilizing hospital based computer system. Schedules cases for Main Operating Room including dedicated Levine Children's Hospital OR cases, One Day Surgery Center, and Anesthesia cases done out of the department. Works in conjunction with various departments, surgeons, operating room staff, and managers to coordinate needs of surgical patients.

Essential Functions

• Schedules all procedures for perioperative services. Coordinates specialty hospital resources and equipment needed for procedures. Obtains complete information for registration and insurance certification.
• Communicates daily with management regarding surgical conflicts and changes, implants needs, and surgeon specialty requests to avoid potential delays or cancellations.
• Ensures that procedures are scheduled in the appropriate department based on provider request.
• Confirms time and procedure with office staff on the day prior to surgery.
• Runs all required reports and schedules and sends to the appropriate department adhering to HIPPA policies.
• Performs quality assurance check for accuracy of surgery schedule. Reviews spelling, surgical times, procedure, and equipment

Physical Requirements

This position requires to sit for long periods of time. Demonstrates the ability to react and perform appropriately to stressful situations. Walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and lifting up to 25 lbs required.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. OR scheduling experience preferred. Completion of Medical Terminology courses required with no scheduling experience. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Pay Range

$21.45 - $32.20

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with