Surgery Scheduling Supervisor

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a Surgery Scheduling Supervisor to coordinate the daily operations of the surgery scheduling team. The ideal candidate will manage scheduling logistics, communicate with patients, and oversee operating room block utilization. A minimum of 8 years of related work experience and a high school degree or equivalent are required for this role.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in managing surgery schedules while ensuring efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the surgery scheduling team.
• Oversee utilization of department-assigned operating room blocks.
• Assign workloads and manage staff schedules.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve OR utilization.
• Schedule surgical procedures.
• Communicate with patients regarding surgery schedules.
• Coordinate with physicians for a subset of department surgeons.

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Surgery Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for coordinating day-to-day logistics of the surgery scheduling team and overseeing the utilization of department assigned operating room blocks. The role includes assigning workloads, managing staff, developing strategic initiatives to address OR utilization gaps, scheduling surgeries, communicating with patients, and coordinating with a subset of department surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the surgery scheduling team.
• Oversee utilization of department-assigned operating room blocks.
• Assign workloads and manage staff schedules.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve OR utilization.
• Schedule surgical procedures.
• Communicate with patients regarding surgery schedules.
• Coordinate with physicians for a subset of department surgeons.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
• Standing: Continuous
• Sitting: Continuous
• Walking: Continuous
• Climbing stairs: Infrequent
• Working indoors: Continuous
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas: Frequent
• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
• Kneeling: Infrequent
• Bending at the waist: Continuous
• Twisting at the waist: Frequent
• Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Pinching operations: Frequent
• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Reaching overhead: Frequent
• Reaching in all directions: Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
• Full use of both legs: Continuous
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
• Examples:
• Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
• Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
• Color discrimination: Continuous
• Depth perception: Continuous
• Peripheral vision: Continuous
• Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
• Tactile sensory function: Continuous
• Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
• Selected Positions:
• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
• Effective stress management: Continuous
• Rotating shifts: Frequent
• Overtime as required: Frequent
• Latex-safe environment: Continuous

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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