Surgical Scheduler - Farmington Hills, MI

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Job Description
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 physicians' requests and patients 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.

• 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.
• Medical Terminology and 2 years of office experience with Orthopedic knowledge preferred.