Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Samaritan Health Services
Lincoln City, OR
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:
A welcoming clinic culture rooted in connection, compassion, and teamwork
The chance to support providers who care for neighbors, families, and long‑time locals
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.
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Performs surgery scheduling duties, as well as prior authorization, coding and general office duties.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- 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.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent required.
- Experience and/or training in a hospital or medical office doing similar tasks preferred.
- Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required.
- Experience and/or training with delegated health care services and ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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