Procedure Scheduler - Perioperative Service Area

Stony Brook Medicine; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Procedure Scheduler for the Peri-operative Service Area to coordinate daily scheduling of operating rooms and procedure rooms using the scheduling system. You will ensure final anesthesia providers are listed, coordinate multiple surgeons, and manage pre-operative testing appointments.

The role requires strong organization, detail-orientation, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in healthcare administration or related field; 2 years hospital scheduling experience OR 5 years in hospital scheduling without degree.
• Detail oriented, well organized, works well in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create daily OR and procedure room schedules based on room availability and equipment.
• Add final anesthesia providers and ensure they appear on the next day’s schedule.
• Coordinate surgeon cases, monitor physician privileges, and manage multi-surgeon scheduling.
• Schedule pre-operative testing appointments and provide patient information.

Skills

Detail oriented

Well organized

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Cerner Surginet

PowerChart

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine the

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine the Procedure Scheduler in the Peri-operative Service Area is responsible for coordinating the daily scheduling of our operating room and procedure rooms with other staff utilizing the our scheduling system.

Duties of a Procedure Scheduler in the Peri-operative Service Area may include the following but are not limited to:

• Create a daily schedule from cases booked in the Surgical Que based on room availability and ensuring the appropriate equipment is available.
• Add the final Anesthesia providers in the system and ensure they appear on the final schedule for the following day.
• Monitor physician privileges for community doctors and coordinate multiple surgeon cases and proctoring scheduling when applicable.
• Utilize block booking schedules to coordinate operating room time.
• Schedule pre-operative testing appointments directly with patients and any preoperative testing including but not limited to giving patients appointment information.
• Provide training as necessary to new staff.
• The scheduling tasks include both the Main Operating Room as well as the Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in a hospital/healthcare setting working with a computerized patient/procedure scheduling system or, in lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of experience in a hospital/healthcare setting working with a computerized patient/procedure scheduling system. Detail orientated. Well organized. Works well within a group. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Admitting/registration experience. Surgery scheduling experience in Hospital, Physician Office or Outpatient Surgery Center. Familiarity using the following hospital programs: Cerner scheduling (Surginet) / Power Chart/ Microsoft Office.

Posting Overview

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
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Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $47,453 - $58,213 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Official Job Title

TH Instructional Support Assistant

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

US-NY-Ronkonkoma

Department/Hiring Area

Perioperative Service Area

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Sep 16, 2026

Posting End Date

Dec 15, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Salary

$51,453 - $62,213 / Total

Salary Grade

SL1