Dept. Assistant III - Surgery Scheduler, Operating Room

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a Dept. Assistant III to schedule surgeries for multiple surgeons in the OR, handle charge capture, and create vendor PO’s as needed. This on-site Portland position works with care coordination and nursing staff to ensure timely, accurate procedures and billing.

The role emphasizes strong computer and communication skills, attention to detail, and a patient-centered approach to support the surgical teams and families served by Shriners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, with BLS certification preferred.
• Strong typing and data entry skills; accurate, timely scheduling.
• Experience with hospital scheduling systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and enters scheduling information according to guidelines for instruments, equipment, staffing and time.
• Maintains accurate information in required scheduling/information systems.
• Communicates surgery schedule changes/additions to requesting departments using approved methods.
• Demonstrates proficient computer skills with Windows-based software used at Shriners.
• Delivers courteous customer service to health care teams and patients/families.
• Answers phones professionally; serves as first point of contact to department.

Skills

BLS

Typing

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Windows software

Job description

## Dept. Assistant III - Surgery Scheduler, Operating RoomApply: On-Site: Portland, OR: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101780**Company Overview** Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations. **CURRENT EMPLOYEES**: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\" **Job Description** Schedules surgical procedures for multiple surgeons by utilizing accepted formats and tools. Does charge capture and reconcile, as well as creates PO's for Vendors. Works with charge nurse, Care Coordination, and other departments to assure the timeliness and accuracy of procedure scheduling. Maintains relevant information in identified databases. Accurately enters daily patient charges in required time frame. Functions as unit secretary and receptionist, as necessary.**Key Responsibilities:*** Obtains and enters necessary scheduling information, following guidelines regarding instruments/equipment availability, staffing and time.* Maintains accurate information in the required scheduling/information systems.* Communicates Surgery Schedule changes/additions to requesting departments using agreed upon methods.* Demonstrates proficient computer skills using Windows based software and other programs used at Shriners.* Demonstrates effective customer relation’s skills in providing services to all members of the health care team and patients/families.* Answers phones in cordial, professional manner. Serves as first point of contact to department.**Required Qualifications:*** High School Diploma/GED* Basic Life Support (BLS)**Preferred Qualifications:*** 2 years Related Job experience* 2 years Medical Terminology* 2 years Surgical Scheduling* 2 years Typing, computer skillsCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.