Office Surgery Scheduler Jobs

OFFICE SURGERY SCHEDULER
Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group - ENT
FULL-TIME, DAYS
LOCATION: Elmhurst

Schedule: Will work 1 later evening/week and occasional 1/2 day Saturdays.

**TO SUPPORT A NEW PROVIDER - PRACTICE IS EXPANDING

• Reschedules surgical procedures by contacting physicians and surgical center when required due to change in patients' availability, equipment problems, conflicting schedules and the like. Coordinates with surgical center site. Reschedules surgical procedures as soon as possible.
• Informs patient/family of surgery process and assists with any questions. Defers to clinical staff for clinical questions.
• Forwards documentation to financial counselors for prior authorizations.
• Collaborates with physician offices from other departments to obtain referrals, medical clearances and pertinent diagnostic and lab test.
• Enters referrals in computer system and sends to Managed Care for authorization.
• Schedules surgical procedures based on available time slots, patients' availability, physicians' orders, and type and length of time required to surgery. Attempts to accommodate physicians by scheduling multiple procedures on a single day if possible.
• Verifies patient demographics and insurance information
• May perform related clerical duties including typing, photocopying, and filing as time permits or work load requires.
• Contacts referred patients for surgical consults and schedules appointments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED, Medical terminology or previous experience in healthcare setting, ability to communicate using both written and verbal skills. Proficiency with organizational and interpersonal skills. Analytical skills in order to maintain and modify the scheduling module.

One year of EPIC experience preferred.

Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group, creating one of the largest healthcare provider groups in the Chicago area was ranked in the top ten of Crain's Chicago Business largest physician group rankings, reporting a 20% increase in revenue from 2021.

• More than 650 clinicians including hospital-based and ambulatory providers, and those from Linden Oaks Medical Group
• Nearly 400 physicians representing 25 specialties
• 50 locations serving 26 communities throughout Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and Will counties.

Location: Edward-Elmhurst Health · EC ENT
Schedule: Full time, Days/Evenings, 7-8