Surgery Scheduler - Day Shift: Pre‑op & Physician Coordination

Community Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Scheduler for full-time day shift at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on coordinating all aspects of scheduled surgeries and ensuring patients are prepared for procedures.

TheScheduler will guide patients through pre-op steps, coordinate with physicians on scheduling preferences, and manage pre-op testing and consent processes to support efficient operating room utilization.

Qualifications

• Maintains excellent customer service with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with peers in team situations.
• Strong computer and telephone skills.
• Organized and very detail oriented.
• Complete FMLA paperwork.
• Work with physicians on preferences for surgeries and pre-op testing.
• Assist with arranging meetings for physicians.
• Arrange the physician's schedule around their surgeries

Responsibilities

• Schedules all surgeries.
• Arranges pre‑op testing for patients.
• Obtains consent forms and receives necessary authorization prior to surgery.
• Walks each patient through instructions about pre-surgery requirements and arrival time.
• Advises patients to arrange transportation home.

Job description

Community Health Network is seeking a Scheduler for full-time day shift at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on coordinating all aspects of scheduled surgeries and ensuring patients are prepared for procedures.

TheScheduler will guide patients through pre-op steps, coordinate with physicians on scheduling preferences, and manage pre-op testing and consent processes to support efficient operating room utilization.