Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator at Samaritan Health Services – Lincoln City , Oregon
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About This Position
Join a coastal healthcare team that puts community first. We’re looking for a detail‑oriented, curious, and collaborative scheduler to support our General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, and Podiatry departments. If you enjoy learning new skills, thrive in an inclusive environment, and want your work to make a meaningful impact on a close‑knit community, this role is a great fit.
Why candidates on the Oregon Coast love working here:
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A welcoming clinic culture rooted in connection, compassion, and teamwork
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The chance to support providers who care for neighbors, families, and long‑time locals
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Community‑driven environment where your contributions truly matter
Workstyle flexibility: This role offers a hybrid schedule, blending on‑site collaboration with the option to work from home several days a week.
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Performs surgery scheduling duties, as well as prior authorization, coding and general office duties.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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SHS Orthopedic Surgeons offer specialized trauma care for a variety of fractures, casting, surgery, and splinting. We also offer joint replacement, foot and ankle care, carpal tunnel surgery, and injections as well as fracture care.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent required.
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Experience and/or training in a hospital or medical office doing similar tasks preferred.
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Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required.
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Experience and/or training with delegated health care services and ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
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Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
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Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
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Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
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Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
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Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)WALK - INCLINE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
STAND
CLIMB - STAIRS
KNEEL (on knees)
REACH - Upward
SIT
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
BEND FORWARD at waist
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
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