Surg Sched Spec/Med Asst

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Job Title: Surg Sched Spec/Med Asst

Company Name:	Carle Health
Location:	Normal, IL
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	01/19/2026
Expire Date:	03/20/2026
Job Categories:	Administrative and Support Services, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Customer Service and Call Center, Finance/Economics, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Information Technology, Insurance, Law Enforcement, and Security, Medical

Job Description

Surg Sched Spec/Med Asst
Overview The Surgery Scheduler/Med Assistant provides planning and service to patients and physicians in order to facilitate the scheduling and performance of surgical procedures. In addition, this position will room and prepare patient to see the surgeon as needed. Qualifications EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Previous customer service, insurance/coding and previous medical business office experience. Computer experience needed.Previous experience rooming patients including taking and documenting vital signs. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to project a professional, pleasant image, while interacting with a variety of personalities and cultures. Demonstrates tact and diplomacy and has strong oral and written communication. Must be able to problem solve effectively with coworkers, accept and institute change, and plan and prioritize. Responsibilities Facilitates the scheduling of surgery cases / procedures within a hospital or out-patient surgery center. May conduct financial discussion with patients regarding fees for surgical procedures and collect surgical deposits, as per departmental guidelines. Serves as a resource to other staff regarding surgery scheduling functions and participates in training other clinic staff to cover during absences or anticipated vacancies. Schedules pre-surgical H & P's per policy MS503. Verifies insurance benefits and communicates information to patients. Rooms patients including performing and documenting vital signs and preparing patient to see the surgeon, as needed. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

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