- Salary
- $21 – $32
- Location
- Winston Salem, NC - 1901 Mooney St, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Monday - Friday
- 8am-5pm
Pay Range:
$21.85 - $32.80Atrium Health is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Surgery Scheduler / Surgical Coordinator to join our fast-paced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic. This position supports a high-volume practice with four orthopedic surgeons providing exceptional care to patients. The Surgery Scheduler plays a critical role in coordinating surgical procedures, managing scheduling logistics, communicating with patients and providers, and ensuring all required documentation and authorizations are completed accurately and efficiently.
This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a busy healthcare environment, enjoys collaborating with physicians and patients, and possesses strong organizational and communication skills.
Required Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of three (3) years of office, clerical, healthcare scheduling, or related experience required
- Experience in surgical scheduling, orthopedic practices, physician offices, or healthcare administration preferred
Licensure/Certification
- No licensure or certification required
Essential Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures, ancillary testing, and related patient appointments.
- Work closely with orthopedic surgeons and clinical staff to identify appropriate surgery dates, times, and operating room availability.
- Ensure procedures are scheduled in the appropriate surgical setting based on physician preferences and procedural requirements.
- Prepare and maintain patient reports, surgery packets, and other necessary documentation.
- Process and review incoming and outgoing surgery-related forms and records.
- Verify insurance requirements, obtain pre-authorizations, and assist with financial and accommodation arrangements when necessary.
- Serve as a patient resource by providing guidance regarding surgical logistics, preparation, and scheduling requirements.
- Maintain working knowledge of scheduling and healthcare software systems utilized in the surgical scheduling process.
- Review future schedules to maximize operating room utilization and provide recommendations to physicians regarding scheduling opportunities.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, insurance companies, and internal departments to ensure a seamless surgical experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinic operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong customer service and patient-focused mindset
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume healthcare setting preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance authorizations, and surgical scheduling processes preferred
- Proficiency with computer systems and scheduling software
Work Environment
- Clean, professional, and well-lit office environment
- Fast-paced orthopedic and sports medicine practice
- Frequent interaction with physicians, patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Subject to deadlines and changing priorities
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.
