Job Description

This position will require travel between both offices- St John Health Center in Macomb Township and St John Hospital Professional Building Moross Rd in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Surgical Scheduler - Eastside Neurosurgery - 40 Hours - Days

Eligible for Full-Time Benefits

Shift: Days 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. No weekends.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Coordinates OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Works with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physician's requests and patient's needs.
• Assigns operating suites and equipment and blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensures that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinates with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma equivalency - 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Minimal of two years in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Familiar with insurances/authorizations.
• Excellent customer service.
• Familiarity with medical and insurance terminology, previous experience in surgical scheduling in high volume practice preferred.
• Ability to work independently in fast paced physician office.

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: Eastside Neurosurgery
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

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