Scheduling Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At the Orthopedic Institute of PA, our mission since 1971 has been to create an amazingly positive, memorable experience for every patient, family, and team member. We treat each other with crazy courtesy and exceptional empathy and work together to perfect processes to achieve our mission. You'll join a culture of excellence and teamwork, focusing on investing in our team and local communities. OIP offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

POSITION SUMMARY: Schedule patients for surgery, tests, referrals, medical and cardiac clearance, and pre-op tests, and review meds and health history as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Scheduling patients for surgery, completing facility paperwork, and giving patient instructions

• Scheduling patients for diagnostic tests, including bone scans, MRI, CT, EMG/NCS, ESI, ultrasounds, etc. Completing all appropriate screening sheets to schedule

• Reviewing patient's meds and health history to determine pre-admission testing

• Identifying potential medical/surgical risks and problems and communicating those to the physician.

• Recognizing medication types and interactions to identify medications that must be discontinued before surgery.

• Scheduling appropriate medical and cardiac clearances.

• Scheduling patients for follow-up appointments and tests.

• Other duties as assigned – i.e., restocking

• Follow physician protocols for scheduling appointments and surgeries.

EDUCATION

Requires a high school diploma and/or graduation from an accredited MA program or CNA program would be preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Prefer one year of prior surgery scheduling or medical office experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Practice Management and Word Processing Software

• Computer background/knowledge preferred.

• Knowledge of surgical procedures is desirable.

• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing
• Cell-Phone Discounts
• Company events for employees and families
• Career Advancement Opportunities