Scheduling Specialist Surgical Services

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduling Specialist for Surgical Services is responsible for scheduling all procedures for perioperative services. This role coordinates specialty hospital resources and equipment needed for procedures, obtains complete information for registration and insurance certification, and communicates daily with management regarding surgical conflicts and changes, implant needs, and surgeon specialty requests to avoid potential delays or cancellations. The specialist ensures that procedures are scheduled in the appropriate department based on provider request, confirms time and procedure with office staff the day prior to surgery, and performs quality assurance checks for accuracy of the surgery schedule, reviewing spelling, surgical times, procedures, and equipment. This position adheres to HIPAA policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Completion of Medical Terminology courses required.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

OR scheduling experience preferred.
No scheduling experience (if Medical Terminology courses are completed).

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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