Surgery Scheduler

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

2d • $26 - $29

About The Position

The Surgery Scheduler works in the UHC: Neurosurgery Clinic and exemplifies Loma Linda University Health’s mission, vision, and values while supporting its Strategic Plan’s Core Pillars: World Class Distinction, Quality & Service Excellence, Teamwork & Synergy, Partnerships, and Leadership & Stewardship. The role coordinates scheduling for surgical patients; verifies referrals; obtains authorization for surgeries, tests, and outpatient clinic visits; and completes data collection, documentation, and processing within appropriate time frames. Performs other duties as needed.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of customer service, general office, or receptionist vocational training experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and position-related software, including programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
• Ability to work calmly and respond courteously under pressure, collaborate, and accept direction.
• Ability to think critically, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, pay close attention to detail, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone and identify workplace sounds; and see adequately to read computer screens and necessary written documents.
• Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or training in ICD and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of all surgical patients.
• Verify referrals and obtain authorization for surgeries, tests, and outpatient clinic visits.
• Complete data collection, documentation, and processing within appropriate time frames.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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