Perioperative Scheduler: Seamless Surgical Scheduling

CommonSpirit Health; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmont United Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Scheduler to coordinate surgical and anesthesia procedures, ensure efficient use of resources and maintain accurate patient data. You will print schedules, manage information flow, and act as a liaison among patients, providers, and the surgical team to support a positive patient experience.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex scheduling with confidence while aligning with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D required.
• Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates surgical and pre-admissions testing case schedule for the perioperative surgery department. Assigns anesthesia in accordance with patient, surgeon, and insurance needs. Prints and distributes schedules.
• Obtains pertinent information needed to properly schedule surgical procedures, preventing delays and equipment conflicts.
• Makes sound judgment when scheduling complex, highly technical, and/or exploratory procedures that may require extra time, staff, equipment, or be a potential for medical complications and create delays in the schedule if not properly scheduled.
• Manages the issues encountered when daily operational changes take place (add-ons, delays, emergencies, etc.). Able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Communicates in a timely fashion and functions as liaison with patients, physicians, physician office staff, anesthesia, surgery departments, Health Information Management, and other departments within the system in a professional manner.
• Effectively schedules procedures in an effective manner utilizing resources available and keeping delays to a minimum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D

Job description

Longmont United Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Scheduler to coordinate surgical and anesthesia procedures, ensure efficient use of resources and maintain accurate patient data. You will print schedules, manage information flow, and act as a liaison among patients, providers, and the surgical team to support a positive patient experience.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex scheduling with confidence while aligning with