Surgery Scheduler

Total Rewards OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $18.80 - $22.12/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position. Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgery Scheduler assists, informs, and supports patients and their families throughout the entire procedure process. The position is responsible to return all voicemails in a timely manner, while maintaining a courteous and professional attitude managing a demanding incoming call volume. Prior to all procedures, the scheduler is responsible for scheduling the procedures, scheduling pre-op appointments, making prior day procedure reminder calls, obtaining prior authorizations if needed, and reviewing, processing, and following up on provider referrals by way of electronic medical record (EMR), fax and phone. The position has a significant responsibility in ensuring all pertinent information about an upcoming procedure has been communicated to the patient and all appropriate parties. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Education - High school or GED equivalent • Excellent customer service skills as demonstrated in past work experience • Strong verbal and written communication skills • 6 months experience in a clinical setting • Typing, filing, telephone skills • Basic Microsoft application basic proficiency PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : • Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems Other skills/knowledge - • A base line medical terminology course must be completed within 180 days of beginning employment OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OSF HealthCare