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The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator I - Plastic Surgery
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What they do
A Scheduler or Operations Coordinator provides scheduling and logistical support for an office, company or organization. May specialize in scheduling required for production or for administrative work.
$53,378 / year median in Wisconsin
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Coordinate surgical scheduling for Plastic Surgery. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals. Primary Responsibilities Schedule routine operative cases and in-clinic procedures. Reschedule and cancel surgical procedures efficiently and effectively. Communicate with clinical staff to coordinate mutually acceptable procedural times between the provider offices and the operating room. Facilitates internal and external communication with staff, providers and patients. Act as a primary point of contact for patients, providing information on surgery scheduling, pre-operative instructions, and any necessary post-operative care guidelines. Address patient inquiries, concerns, and requests regarding their surgical procedures. Coordinate pre-procedure planning, including pre-op, post-op visits and any necessary diagnostic testing Generates referral and/or pre-certification orders and follows the pre-certification through completion Utilizes OpTime (EPIC) for scheduling patients for surgical procedures Performs all duties in a collegial manner within patients, OR staff, other departments and physician offices. Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge
- Skills
- Abilities Prior experience in a healthcare scheduling or administrative role.
Minimum Required Education:
High school diplomaMinimum Required Experience:
2 years, Prior experience in a healthcare scheduling or administrative role.Preferred Experience:
EPIC #LI-SN1 Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. Why MCW? Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring- Collaborative
- Curiosity
- Inclusive
- Integrity
- Respect.