Surgery Scheduler

Job






Description






Summary:

Schedules surgeries and special equipment






needs




, and processes patient charges.






Assists






in






maintaining






efficient






flow of the Operating Room (OR) schedule and






communicates






all pertinent information to






appropriate parties




.

Where You Will Work








:

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of










Advocate Health








, one of the nations largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, womens health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

Were






Looking For:

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  High School Diploma or GED
  
  
  
  
  
  
  required
  
  
  
  
  .
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Typically requires 1 year of experience in a health care setting performing customer service functions that may include
  
  
  
  
  
  
  experience
  
  
  
  
  
  
  in scheduling, registration, insurance
  
  
  
  
  
  
  authorization
  
  
  
  
  
  
  and/or patient billing.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

What






Youll






Do:

Monday Thursday Fridays, First Shift, 10-hour shifts

As a










Surgery Scheduler








,






youll






play a vital role






in






the care team supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day




.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

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  Coordinate scheduling of surgical procedures between physicians and their offices, available OR specialty time, anesthesia, and other departments as necessary (i.e., X-ray, MRI, CT, etc.). Coordinates and communicates changes to existing
  
  
  
  
  
  
  schedule
  
  
  
  
  
  
  with appropriate departments/staff and make adjustments to ensure maximum utilization of rooms and equipment.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Schedule
  
  
  
  
  
  
  next
  
  
  
  
  
  
  day and beyond surgical procedures. Maintains and updates surgery assignments. Prints and distributes future OR schedules to all
  
  
  
  
  
  
  appropriate areas
  
  
  
  
  . Notifies providers with schedule changes and additions.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Obtains necessary lab work, x-rays, H&P (History & Physical) as applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Process patient charges and calculate based on procedure type, length of procedure, and supplies used. Review revenue to ensure charges are entered for every patient. Runs reports and verifies correct entry of codes and
  
  
  
  
  
  
  updates
  
  
  
  
  
  
  charges if errors are made.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Answer, screen, triage, prioritize, and
  
  
  
  
  
  
  determine
  
  
  
  
  
  
  urgency of incoming calls. Act as a resource to providers, staff,
  
  
  
  
  
  
  patients
  
  
  
  
  
  
  and families.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Operate and troubleshoot office equipment,
  
  
  
  
  
  
  arrange for maintenance
  
  
  
  
  
  
  repairs
  
  
  
  
  
  
  as necessary. May
  
  
  
  
  
  
  maintain
  
  
  
  
  
  
  inventory of office supplies, and complete and
  
  
  
  
  
  
  submit
  
  
  
  
  
  
  supply orders to replenish stock.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

About This Location:

At Advocate Condell Medical Center, you can expect expert, compassionate care to help you and your family live well. Advocate Condell offers a full spectrum of medical services and is the largest health care provider and only Level 1 trauma center in Lake County. It is also home to Lake Countys first and only comprehensive Trauma Recovery Center and features an emergency department approved for pediatrics backed by the resources of Advocate Childrens Hospital.

Your feedback matters.










Every






teammates






voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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  Must be able to sit approximately 90% of the workday.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Must be able to
  
  
  
  
  
  
  lift up
  
  
  
  
  
  
  to 10 lbs. occasionally.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Exposed to a fast-paced,
  
  
  
  
  
  
  high noise
  
  
  
  
  -level office environment.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

Ready to Take the Next Step:

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