Surgical Scheduler

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Surgery Scheduler to optimize operating room efficiency. In this role, you will coordinate surgery schedules, ensuring that all necessary information is captured accurately and timely. Your expertise in surgery scheduling and familiarity with electronic medical records will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for your professional growth. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 1 year of job-specific experience required.
• Professional licensure can substitute for education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OR surgery schedules for efficient use of resources.
• Gather information from physician offices for scheduling.
• Ensure accurate demographic and billing info in records.

Skills

Surgery Scheduling

Epic Experience

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional Licensure/Certification

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Surgical Services
• Schedule: Full Time; Days
• Hospital: St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Milwaukee, WI

What You Will Do

Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.

• Work with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries, consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians' requests and patients' needs.
• Assign operating suites and equipment and block times to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensure that necessary demographic, billing, and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• Reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

What You Will Need

Education:

• 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.

Additional Preferences

Surgery scheduler and Epic experience strongly preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make employment offers only to individuals who have applied through our official application process. Be alert for fraudulent employment offers. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match plans, long-term & short-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and ways to give back to your community.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.