About Lincoln Park Center for Advanced Orthopedic Surgery

Our fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons at Lincoln Park Center for Advanced Orthopedic Surgery deliver some of the most advanced orthopedic treatment and surgical options for children, teens and adults, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Our multispecialty care team includes physician assistants, orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physical therapists, rehabilitation therapists and more. We listen to understand you and your health concerns, then, we work with you to create a personalized treatment and recovery plan.

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Surgery Scheduling Specialist coordinates, and schedules surgical procedures, acting as a liaison between patients, surgeons, and the surgical team. They ensure all necessary arrangements are in place, including scheduling appointments, and communicating with relevant parties.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and review surgery requests from surgeon’s offices and ensure all information is complete and entered into EMR.
• Coordinate with surgeons, patients, and the surgical team to ensure smooth scheduling and efficient use of resources.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts as they occur and manage late bookings as they occur.
• Obtain pre-authorizations, collect demographics, and relevant documents needed for booking the case.
• Record special equipment or implants as needed for surgical procedures and notify appropriate parties including pain blocks, anesthesia, and neuromonitoring.
• Manage and maintain block scheduling; review statistics associated with block utilization and provide recommendations based on trends.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient computer skills
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED

• ASC surgery scheduling experience.
• Medical or clinical experience.