What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scheduler - Full Time - Southfield/Novi - Motor City Orthopedic position at Henry Ford Health and Careers?
Join Henry Ford Health as a Surgical Scheduler and make an exciting impact on patient care, contribute to our Motor City Orthopedic team, two locations hiring - Novi and Southfield.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Expected Hours: No less than 40 per week
Location: Hiring for Southfield and Novi
Medical Specialist: Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
PRINCPLE DUTIES/ RESPONSBILITIES:
Schedule patients for surgery based on the availability of the surgeon and the medical condition of patients.
- Respond to calls, emails, and queries that patients might have regarding their surgery.
Coordinate pertinent information and changes with management, surgeon, OR, and implant reps.
Manage surgeons calendar and communicates changes.
Obtain medical clearance and insurance authorization prior to surgery date.- Guide patients and any relevant third party through instructions about “things to do” before and after surgery.
- Coordinate with other hospital departments when special surgical needs occur.
EDCUATIONS AND 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.
- Prior experience in health care.
- Understanding of basic medical terminologies, diagnostic procedures, insurances and authorization.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Good work ethic and ability to treat documents and patients with confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.