Surgery Scheduler
Department:
37700 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Administration: SurgeryStatus:
Full timeBenefits Eligible:
YesHours Per Week:
30Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday, Thursday, & Fridays, 1st Shift
10-hour shifts
Pay Range:
$21.85 - $32.80JobDescriptionSummary:
Schedules surgeries and special equipmentneeds, and processes patient charges.Assistsinmaintainingefficientflow of the Operating Room (OR) schedule andcommunicatesall pertinent information toappropriate parties.
Where You Will Work:
Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part ofAdvocate Health, one of the nation’s 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, women’s 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.
We’reLooking For:
High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in a health care setting performing customer service functions that may includeexperiencein scheduling, registration, insuranceauthorizationand/or patient billing.
WhatYou’llDo:
Monday Thursday Fridays, First Shift, 10-hour shifts
As a Surgery Scheduler,you’llplay a vital roleinthe 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:
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 existingschedulewith appropriate departments/staff and make adjustments to ensure maximum utilization of rooms and equipment.
Schedulenextday and beyond surgical procedures. Maintains and updates surgery assignments. Prints and distributes future OR schedules to allappropriate areas. Notifies providers with schedule changes and additions.
Obtains necessary lab work, x-rays, H&P (History & Physical) as applicable.
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 andupdatescharges if errors are made.
Answer, screen, triage, prioritize, anddetermineurgency of incoming calls. Act as a resource to providers, staff,patientsand families.
Operate and troubleshoot office equipment,arrange for maintenancerepairsas necessary. Maymaintaininventory of office supplies, and complete andsubmitsupply 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 County’s first and only comprehensive Trauma Recovery Center and features an emergency department approved for pediatrics backed by the resources of Advocate Children’s Hospital.
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit approximately 90% of the workday.
Must be able tolift upto 10 lbs. occasionally.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Exposed to a fast-paced,high noise-level office environment.
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Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.