Job Summary The Scheduling Specialist is responsible for arranging surgical procedures, post op appointments and therapy services, according to protocol, to meet the needs and availability of the patient, the physician and available OR time. They review patients demographic information, insurance and medical history, insuring accuracy. They coordinate and communicate changes to existing schedule with appropriate departments/staff and make adjustments to ensure maximum utilization of the physician's available OR time. Duties include scanning documents into EMR, maintaining surgery spreadsheet, reviewing preoperative and postoperative instructions, sending telephone encounters and communicating with the Authorization Specialist to obtain prior authorizations for procedures. Ensures operating room has necessary paperwork and special equipment for surgery if requested by the physician. #PHX Qualifications Education Requirements High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education Experience Relevant Experience Required Skills Collaborative Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Customer Service Skills Detail Oriented Epic Proficiency Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills General Clerical Skills Good Reasoning Skills Keyboarding Listening Skills Medical Terminology Microsoft Office Applications Multitasking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Skills Service Orientation Strong Team Player Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.