Operating Room Scheduler – Healthcare Support

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

HSAs/FSAs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare’s DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital is seeking a non-clinical/administrative professional to manage surgical schedules and related administrative tasks. Under supervision, you will coordinate requests from physicians and ED, input scheduling data, and ensure accurate distribution to surgical teams.

The role supports efficient use of operating rooms, handles emergencies and cancellations, and maintains essential records while collaborating with department staff in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years related experience in a hospital or surgical office setting, including computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives request from physicians, physician offices and/or Emergency Department to schedule operating rooms for specific patients.
• Prepares tentative schedule for operating rooms twenty-four hours in advance, considering time requirements of the procedure and availability of staff, instruments and supplies.
• Enters schedule information into computer system and distributes schedule to surgeons, residents, anesthesiologists, anesthetists and other appropriate personnel.
• Adjusts schedule to accommodate emergencies or cancellations and notifies appropriate parties of changes.
• Maintains records regarding surgical boarding and assists in maintenance of other records as assigned.
• May perform additional duties such as typing, surgical boarding, answering telephones and routing fax messages promptly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One to two years related experience in a hospital or surgical office setting, including computer experience

Job description

Tenet Healthcare’s DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital is seeking a non-clinical/administrative professional to manage surgical schedules and related administrative tasks. Under supervision, you will coordinate requests from physicians and ED, input scheduling data, and ensure accurate distribution to surgical teams.

The role supports efficient use of operating rooms, handles emergencies and cancellations, and maintains essential records while collaborating with department staff in a fast-paced