Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Associates (OA) is recruiting a Surgery Scheduler to join our company. OA is a privately-owned, regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic care. Since 1985, patients have placed their trust in our specialized care of the hand and upper extremities, spine, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle, trauma, total joint and sports medicine. With over 30 providers, Orthopedic Associates provides patient care at multiple locations throughout the Miami Valley region. OA is an innovative, progressive, fast-paced practice- always one step ahead in the industry.

Our Vision

To be the region’s most respected leader in comprehensive orthopedic care.

Our Mission

To enhance the lives of our patients by providing individualized, state of the art, compassionate orthopedic care.

We are seeking a motivated candidate who demonstrates Honor, Integrity and Service while developing “Focus” and “Trust” with patients and team members.

SUMMARY: Variety of tasks related to the surgery scheduling of patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Plans, maintains, and implements surgery scheduling and protocols for both OA and the hospitals.
• Works closely with vendors and hospitals to make sure necessary equipment is available for surgery.
• Schedule surgeries according to patient and provider availability.
• Updates and reviews coding sheets for accuracy.
• Conducts post op calls and updates notes in electronic medical records system (EMR).
• Effectively manage high call volume while maintaining attention to detail and productivity goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, helpfulness, and compassion at all times.
• Ability to recognize and respond to urgent situations per protocols.
• Effectively communicate with Medical Assistants, Providers and other co-workers.
• Ability to make decisions independently based on materials given as guides to schedule.

Competencies Required:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow through
• Ability to multi-task
• Patient focus
• Ethical conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Professional
• Stress management/Composure
• Teamwork orientation
• Technical capacity

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Ability to understand diverse accents and dialects and varying dictation styles
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent listening skills
• Continuous use of keyboard
• Reflection of company mission and follows company policies

Travel:

• This position will be based out of our Vandalia location but will require travel to other offices as business needs arise.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Health care industry experience
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, and the various medical specialties as required in areas of responsibility.
• CCMA, CMA or RMA certification preferred

Work Authorization

• Must be able to provide required documentation stating that the employee is legal to work in the United States.

EEO

Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or age (40 years of age and over), qualified individuals with disabilities, or any other factors protected by federal, state or local law.

Benefits:

• Up to 3 weeks PTO (paid time off) during first year
• 7 paid holidays in addition to PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Excellent 401k/Profit Sharing Plan
• No nights/weekends/holidays
• Competitive Pay

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