The University of Chicago Medical Center
Scheduling Coordinator, Ambulatory Surgery - Full-Time, Days
The University of Chicago Medical Center, Tinley Park, Illinois, United States, 60477
Scheduling Coordinator
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial as a Scheduling Coordinator at the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tinley Park. Here, you will schedule surgeries for assigned physicians and oversee all surgery scheduling. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the supervision of the Office Manager, responsibilities include coordinating surgical procedures with physician offices, scheduling cases in EMR and maintaining templates (block schedule), developing surgery consents and patient folders, and collecting necessary documentation for surgeries. This individual works closely with patients, physicians, and office schedulers to provide accurate, timely, and responsive scheduling procedures. The surgery scheduler will be cross-trained on the front desk as well as insurance verification. Essential Job Functions: Scheduling of surgical cases, consent preparation, surgical block maintenance Communication with surgeon's offices and verification of patient records, correct CPT codes, correct surgical procedures, coordinates and communicates changes to existing schedule with appropriate departments/staff and makes adjustments to ensure maximum utilization of rooms and equipment. Front desk duties
patient registration, collection of payments Performs other duties assigned Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or Bachelor's Degree required Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) 2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare setting Minimum 1 year of work experience in surgery scheduling Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Ability to utilize electronic medical record system(s) Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information A thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, different surgery types, CPT codes, medical equipment. Position Details: Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0); 8-hour shifts Shift: Day Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Ambulatroy Surgey CBA Code: Non-Union UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Must comply with UChicago Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial as a Scheduling Coordinator at the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tinley Park. Here, you will schedule surgeries for assigned physicians and oversee all surgery scheduling. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the supervision of the Office Manager, responsibilities include coordinating surgical procedures with physician offices, scheduling cases in EMR and maintaining templates (block schedule), developing surgery consents and patient folders, and collecting necessary documentation for surgeries. This individual works closely with patients, physicians, and office schedulers to provide accurate, timely, and responsive scheduling procedures. The surgery scheduler will be cross-trained on the front desk as well as insurance verification. Essential Job Functions: Scheduling of surgical cases, consent preparation, surgical block maintenance Communication with surgeon's offices and verification of patient records, correct CPT codes, correct surgical procedures, coordinates and communicates changes to existing schedule with appropriate departments/staff and makes adjustments to ensure maximum utilization of rooms and equipment. Front desk duties
patient registration, collection of payments Performs other duties assigned Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or Bachelor's Degree required Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) 2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare setting Minimum 1 year of work experience in surgery scheduling Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Ability to utilize electronic medical record system(s) Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information A thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, different surgery types, CPT codes, medical equipment. Position Details: Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0); 8-hour shifts Shift: Day Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Ambulatroy Surgey CBA Code: Non-Union UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Must comply with UChicago Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.