Surgery Scheduler

OrthoAlaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Surgery Scheduler at OPA you will greatly contribute to the team by ensuring patient surgical needs by working collaboratively to ensure patients are scheduled for surgical appointments. At OPA, you will enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy. Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply. The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River. Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy. OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence. OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off. OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.

Requirements

• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment and can handle multiple tasks at once
• You have outstanding customer service skills
• You consider compassionate, skillful patient care a top priority
• You work well in a team environment
• You have experience operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of clinical experience
• Ability to understand medical charts and diagnosis for billing purposes
• Experience using an electronic health records (EHR) software

Responsibilities

• Primarily works with surgeons, medical staff, and patients to obtain a surgery date and schedule all components of surgery
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients
• Able to handle multiple interruptions during the day while maintaining a high volume of surgery orders

Benefits

• Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCA
• Medical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 days
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
• 7 paid holidays per year
• Competitive pay and annual compensation reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED