Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
General Summary of Position Responsibility:
This position schedules surgical procedures for assigned physicians and coordinates all ancillary requirements including insurance authorization and pre-operative clearances with families internal and external providers operating room and other stakeholders.
Schedule: M-F 7:30am - 4pm
Essential Job Functions:
As member of the divisions surgery scheduling team schedules surgical procedures and coordinates changes late surgical add-ons and/or cancellations. Monitors calendars to look for any discrepancies within the physicians planned schedule.
Contributes to management and coordination of the surgery schedule ensuring that efficient use is made of the divisions surgical block time.
Manages and coordinates obtaining consents and pre-certification of professional services to secure coverage and payment; documents and distributes pertinent coverage and/or medical information as it is received; coordinates communication and distribution of information to physicians operating room pediatricians ancillary medical practices legal guardians billing office and all other stakeholders.
Communicates with the patients legal guardian(s) to schedule procedures and obtain pertinent medical information.
Works closely with Division of Urology physicians to communicate any and all information that relates to the patient procedure or care.
Meets regularly with the physicians to whom they are assigned and scheduling team to address schedules and other pertinent information.
Performs all related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
A minimum of two years general office or administrative experience preferred. Hospital or physician office experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and resolve standard problems.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail accuracy and discretion.
Ability to provide high level of quality customer service to patient/families employees leaders and external vendors.
Education
High School Diploma/GED (Required)Pay Range
$19.00-$28.50 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.