Surgery Scheduler

Advocate Aurora Health

Surgery Scheduler coordinating procedures, OR resources, patient documentation, charges, and calls for Advocate Health’s Wisconsin healthcare system. Maintaining accurate schedules and supporting providers, staff, patients, and families.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in scheduling surgical procedures, managing patient charges, and utilizing medical terminology. Excels in communication, organization, and customer service within a healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surgical SchedulingMedical TerminologyPatient BillingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Surgical SchedulingPatient BillingMedical TerminologyInsurance AuthorizationRevenue VerificationCharge CalculationOffice Equipment OperationDocumentation ManagementData EntryInventory Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganization SkillsPrioritization SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeElectronic Mail

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingPatient CareSurgical ProceduresMedical Insurance TerminologyFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate scheduling of surgical procedures between physicians, physician offices, available OR specialty time, anesthesia, and other departments
Coordinate and communicate changes to existing schedules and adjust schedules to maximize room and equipment utilization
Schedule next-day and future surgical procedures
Maintain and update surgery assignments
Print and distribute future OR schedules to appropriate areas
Notify providers of schedule changes and additions
Obtain necessary lab work, X-rays, and H&P documentation as applicable
Process patient charges and calculate charges based on procedure type, length, and supplies used
Review revenue, verify codes, and update charges when errors occur
Answer, screen, triage, prioritize, and determine the urgency of incoming calls
Serve as a resource to providers, staff, patients, and families
Operate and troubleshoot office equipment and arrange maintenance repairs
Maintain office supply inventory and submit replenishment orders as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate
Typically requires 1 year of experience in a health care setting performing customer service functions, potentially including scheduling, registration, insurance authorization, and/or patient billing
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with medical terminology
Basic knowledge of medical insurance plan terminology
Excellent communication skills with patients, staff, and physicians
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and short deadlines
High attention to detail
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office or similar applications and electronic mail
Ability to sit approximately 90% of the workday
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits Eligible
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program