What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants?
Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants is looking for an organized go-getter to assist with scheduling surgeries at our clinics in Orland Park, IL and Oak Lawn, IL as a surgery scheduler. Do you enjoy organizing so much that you wish everyone would let you organize their life for them? Would you like to use your attention to detail and data entry skills to make a difference? Would you enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment? If so, keep reading!
We offer a competitive wage based on experience. This administrative position also comes with medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, additional life for group discount rate, short-term disability, long-term disability, company-paid employee assistance program, fraud protection, 6 paid holidays, generous PTO, lifetime fitness health club subsidy, a 401(k) with 3% safe harbor contribution, and profit-sharing. If you are ready to work for a company that values you, apply today!
ABOUT MIDWEST ORTHOPAEDIC CONSULTANTS
For over 25 years, Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants has been concerned with improving patient care, streamlining the delivery of care, and maximizing outcomes for our patients! We specialize in nonsurgical and surgical treatments for any type of orthopedic and musculoskeletal problem or injury out of our Illinois clinics in Orland Park and Oak Lawn. Over time, we have earned a solid reputation for high-quality care.
Our employees play an essential role in maintaining that reputation, and we work hard to ensure their well-being. We are proud of our friendly, supportive work environment.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SURGERY SCHEDULER
As a , you are all about the details! You arrive at the office each day ready to help the surgical clearance team organize and maintain an active surgery schedule. Collaborating with patients, you ensure that preoperative testing has been completed and appointments have been scheduled with their primary care physician or specialist. For patients requiring immediate and future surgeries, you confirm clearances and preoperative labs that were ordered. You also obtain any other necessary information and complete data entry so that all the details are recorded in the right place. You review the surgery scheduling sheet and transcribe the information into the surgery facility's platform. Your attention to detail and data entry skills are essential!
In addition to assisting scheduling regular appointments and surgeries, you send reminders and schedule emergency and add-on surgeries. You verify that the correct insurance is on file when scheduling surgery. You pride yourself on ensuring all surgical cases are scheduled in a timely manner in accordance with the physician's or surgeon's direction. To prepare for the recovery period after surgery, you follow postoperative guidelines as you order equipment, home health, and home physical therapy for our patients. You enjoy your job as you are never bored and get great satisfaction out of keeping everything in order!
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of experience with scheduling and administrative work for surgeries
- Surgery scheduling experience preferred
Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time effectively in order to meet deadlines? Are you flexible and able to handle last-minute add-on surgeries as well as future surgeries? Can you easily switch between tasks? Do you work well independently and in a team environment? Can you coordinate with outside labs, doctor's offices, and surgery centers to ensure positive outcomes? If so, you may be the perfect addition to our office!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you have excellent data entry skills and feel that you are right for this administrative position, we want to meet you! Apply now with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application!
Location: 60467 / 60453
