OR Surgery Scheduler

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Colonial Heights is seeking an OR Surgery Scheduler to facilitate and manage the Perioperative Surgical Services Operating Room Schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of patient scheduling experience and demonstrate strong customer service skills.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for applicants who have experience in a Level I Trauma Center. This full-time role primarily works during the day with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus.
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate the Operating Room schedule.
• Assign surgical cases based on established block/priority times.
• Support fiscal and time management objectives of Perioperative Surgical Services.

Skills

Customer service skills

Patient/customer focused

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## OR Surgery SchedulerApplylocations: Colonial Heights, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R43302The OR Surgery Scheduler facilitates and coordinates the Perioperative Surgical Services Operating Room Schedule. The OR Surgery Scheduler supports fiscal and time management objectives of Perioperative Surgical Services by seeking and coordinating clinical and administrative services through effective interactions with the health care team.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:CPR, Basic Life SupportLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:CPR, Basic Life SupportExperience REQUIRED:Minimum of two (2) years of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare settingStrong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus in positive manner in all situationsExperience PREFERRED:Previous experience in a Level I Trauma CenterFour (4) years experience in OR schedulingEducation/training REQUIRED:High School Diploma or equivalentEducation/training PREFERRED: N/AIndependent action(s) required:Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, assigns surgical cases based on established block/priority times.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements:Works primarily on the day shift, no weekends or holidays.Shift rotation and time schedule may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or as is in the best interest of the work unit.Age Specific groups served: AllPhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs.Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motionMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly,Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change