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Erlanger Health System

Surg Clerical Suppt Sched Specialist - Ortho - Full-Time

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Chattanooga, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

An Administrative Clerk or Coordinator performs administrative work in an office. Coordinates work to support an office team. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails. May manage office staff expenses, supplies or schedules.

$41,605 / year median in Tennessee

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Surg Clerical Suppt Sched Specialist

Ortho
Full-Time Erlanger Health System
3.4 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Customer communication Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook High school diploma or GED Medical coding for surgical records Medical terminology Quality data entry DRG Full Job Description Surg Clerical Suppt Sched Specialist
Ortho
Full-Time (48248)
Physician Practices Chattanooga, TN Surg Clerical Suppt Sched Spec Regular
Non-exempt
Full-time
Standard Hours 37.

Description Job Summary:

The Surgery Clerical Support/Scheduling Specialist must be able to exercise superior communication skills and filter a vast amount of information accurately with the ability to interface effectively with patients, physicians, and all other levels within the organization when scheduling procedures. Has a working knowledge of CPT and ICD10 codes to add-on surgical procedures the day of, through the coordination of other departments scheduling representatives. Daily coordination of calls inbound and outbound calls for the department. Handles multiple staff requests, by directing the request to the most appropriate person in a timely manner to respond. Monitors procedure schedules for continuity between hospital schedules and practice schedules and make corrections if discrepancies are identified. Distributes final schedules to all appropriate areas on a daily basis.

Education:

Required:

High School education and experience in medical terminology

Preferred:

Prior experience in surgery/procedure scheduling.

Experience:

Required:

Clerical experience and/or healthcare experience desirable. Must be able to work with people. Always poised, courteous, pleasing personality, good telephone voice and able to meet the public. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, with accurate data entry skills.

Preferred:

Position Requirement(s):

License/Certification/Registration Required:

N/A Preferred:

N/A Department Position Summary:

The Surgery Clerical Support/Scheduling Specialist must be able to exercise superior communication skills and filter a vast amount of information accurately with the ability to interface effectively with patients, physicians, and all other levels within the organization. Has a working knowledge of CPT, DRG and ICD9 codes to add-on surgical procedures the day of, through the coordination of the Surgery Charge nurse and anesthesia. Daily coordination of calls inbound and outbound calls for the department. Handles multiple staff requests, by directing the request to the most appropriate person in a timely manner to respond. Completes patient transportation information for transporters to receive and pick up patients in a timely manner. Supports nursing staff lab requests using paging system for transporter pickup and delivery