Surgical Scheduling Coordinator - OR

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

20h

About The Position

UPMC Passavant is hiring a full-time Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to support its operating room. The coordinator schedules surgical procedures for the surgical services department, excluding the GI Lab. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, travel, or on-call work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of a practice management database is essential.
• Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Secretarial Science or Business, or equivalent experience.
• Completion of a medical assisting program or 2–4 years of experience in a medical field.

Responsibilities

• Make corrections in the software based on the previous day's schedule.
• Print the schedule and distribute it to appropriate departments.
• Maintain daily communication with the OR Unit Director.
• Select and print appropriate preference cards for daily procedures.
• Communicate schedule changes to the appropriate department.
• Ensure the surgical schedule is organized accurately.
• Communicate with physician offices about the scheduling process.
• Maintain block scheduling as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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