Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Join a coastal healthcare team that puts community first. We're looking for a detailoriented, curious, and collaborative scheduler to support our General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, and Podiatry departments. If you enjoy learning new skills, thrive in an inclusive environment, and want your work to make a meaningful impact on a closeknit community, this role is a great fit. Why candidates on the Oregon Coast love working here: A welcoming clinic culture rooted in connection, compassion, and teamwork The chance to support providers who care for neighbors, families, and longtime locals Communitydriven environment where your contributions truly matter Workstyle flexibility: This role offers a hybrid schedule, blending onsite collaboration with the option to work from home several days a week.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Performs surgery scheduling duties, as well as prior authorization, coding and general office duties.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION SHS

Orthopedic Surgeons offer specialized trauma care for a variety of fractures, casting, surgery, and splinting. We also offer joint replacement, foot and ankle care, carpal tunnel surgery, and injections as well as fracture care.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent required. Experience and/or training in a hospital or medical office doing similar tasks preferred. Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required. Experience and/or training with delegated health care services and ICD-10 and CPT coding required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Service Orientation

• Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others. Clerical
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Confidentiality
• Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information. Time Management
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Team Building
• Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Social Perceptiveness
• Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) WALK
• INCLINE LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds SQUAT Repetitive SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND CLIMB

• STAIRS KNEEL (on knees) REACH
• Upward

SIT WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE BEND FORWARD

at waist

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist Location:

Samaritan Health Services

NLH SCC Ortho and Podiatry RHC Schedule:

1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day