Orthopedics Surgical Scheduler — Trauma OR Coordination

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance / professional dev.

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX is seeking a Scheduling Specialist in Orthopedics to coordinate complex surgical scheduling for two trauma surgeons and refine perioperative workflows. You will serve as the primary scheduling liaison for patients, delivering pre-operative guidance with empathy and coordinating with OR teams.

This day-shift role supports a high-volume trauma environment while ensuring patient safety and seamless clinical collaboration within the department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.
• No professional licensure or certifications are required; local exceptions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex surgical scheduling for two orthopedic trauma surgeons to optimize operating room utilization and accommodate urgent procedures.
• Establish and refine perioperative workflows within a growing department to boost scheduling efficiency and support seamless clinical collaboration.
• Serve as the primary scheduling liaison for patients by communicating surgical timelines, delivering pre-operative guidance and answering procedure questions with empathy.
• Partner with surgical teams, hospital OR staff and clinic personnel to resolve schedule conflicts, verify equipment needs and ensure complete case readiness.
• Prioritize and adjust daily surgical schedules in real time to manage high-volume trauma demands while protecting patient safety and continuity of care.

Job description

Ascension in Austin, TX is seeking a Scheduling Specialist in Orthopedics to coordinate complex surgical scheduling for two trauma surgeons and refine perioperative workflows. You will serve as the primary scheduling liaison for patients, delivering pre-operative guidance with empathy and coordinating with OR teams.

This day-shift role supports a high-volume trauma environment while ensuring patient safety and seamless clinical collaboration within the department.