Daytime Surgery Scheduler — No On-Call, Precise Patient Coordination

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated Surgery Scheduler to support the surgical services team. This full-time daylight role focuses on coordinating procedures and maintaining smooth daily operations through timely scheduling and proactive communication. Prior scheduling experience is preferred, with occasional weekend coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes organization and attention to detail in ensuring accurate patient scheduling and adherence to service guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous scheduling experience preferred.
• Organized and detail-oriented candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures.
• Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
• Coordinate cases and communicate with hospital personnel to obtain approvals for admissions.
• Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including pre-payments.
• Ensure informed consents are signed and provide pre/postoperative instructions.
• Coordinate and track patient education seminars and schedules with physicians.

Skills

Scheduling

Organized

Detail-oriented

Job description

UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated Surgery Scheduler to support the surgical services team. This full-time daylight role focuses on coordinating procedures and maintaining smooth daily operations through timely scheduling and proactive communication. Prior scheduling experience is preferred, with occasional weekend coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes organization and attention to detail in ensuring accurate patient scheduling and adherence to service guidelines.