Surgery Scheduler III, Surgery Center

Sutter Health; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health coordinates scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures within the Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD. The role ensures room and equipment availability, documents patient and physician information, and logs completed procedures while supporting billing where needed.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to manage multiple tasks and departments, ensuring accurate schedules and smooth patient flow in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficient data entry and scheduling software use.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clinicians, staff, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned departments.
• Coordinate surgical services with physicians' offices and related departments.
• Verify room and equipment availability.
• Document patient procedures and physician information; log completed procedures.
• Generate a surgical procedure charge sheet when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager while ensuring schedule accuracy.

Skills

Scheduling

Organization

Data entry

Communication

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling programs

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

Position Overview:

Maintains scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned department(s). Coordinates surgical services with physicians' offices, and other related departments and may be required to verify room and equipment availability. Responsible for documentation of patient's procedure and physician information; logs the completed procedures; and may generate a surgical procedure charge sheet. Performs additional associated duties as requested by manager, while simultaneously ensuring the accuracy of the schedule.

Job Description :

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Intermediate computer skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement, data entry and scheduling programs.
• Verbal/written communication skills for frequent and challenging contact with physicians, employees, patients and patient families; requires patience and compassion.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete assignments within the time allotted and maintain standard workflow.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.
• Active listening skills; including interpersonal skills and telephone communication.
• Ability to handle multiple procedures and interruptions throughout the day.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.52 to $46.92 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.