Surgical Scheduler

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate operating room schedules and resources. You will work with physician offices to collect information, schedule surgeries, assign suites, and ensure accurate demographics and insurance data in the EMR. On-call duties and early start times apply.

Ideal candidates have a high school equivalency or 1 year of related experience, with preferences for surgical scheduling and medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
• Surgical scheduling experience preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operating room schedules to maximize efficient use of ORs, equipment and staff.
• Gather information from physician offices to schedule surgeries per department guidelines.
• Assign operating suites and block times; ensure accurate demographic, billing and insurance data in EMR.
• Coordinate with Patient Admitting to prevent delays and reschedule when needed for emergencies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Surgical scheduling

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

• Schedule:40 hours per week, Day Shift, 8-hour shifts with variable start times between 6:00am-11:00am with on-call.
• Department:Surgical Services

The Surgical Scheduler coordinates operating room surgery schedules to maximize the efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff. In this role, you will work closely with physician offices to gather the information needed to schedule surgeries in accordance with department guidelines while accommodating physicians' requests and patients' needs. You will assign operating suites and equipment and block times to ensure the most efficient use of resources. Additionally, you will ensure that all necessary demographic, billing, and insurance information is accurately entered into electronic medical records and coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgeries. You may also reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
• Surgical scheduling experience preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred