Surgical Scheduler II - 11p-7:30a; every Fri./Sat.

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System seeks an OR scheduling support role to coordinate procedures with physicians, the ED, and OR leadership. You will manage instrument lists, confirm availability, and resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of clerical experience, with familiarity in SurgiNet preferred. Equal opportunity employer with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• One to two years clerical experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Proficiency with SurgiNet software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules procedures in collaboration with physicians' offices and the ED, ensuring resource availability.
• Post, triage, and facilitate add-on procedures with the team.
• Select the correct Preference List for instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.
• Identify conflicts related to case requirements using basic OR knowledge.
• Coordinate with Scheduling Supervisor to resolve time conflicts and optimize flow.
• Process urgent case scheduling with OR leadership and Anesthesia.
• Enter patient information accurately in the system and transmit data correctly.
• Perform safety checks, report hazards, and complete work orders promptly.
• Handle specimen drop-offs and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

SurgiNet software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SurgiNet software

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Schedules procedures, in collaboration with physician's offices and the ED for Christiana, assuring the availability and proper utilization of resources including time, equipment, and personnelfor add-on cases.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates with Physician's offices, ED personnel, and charge nurse to post, triage, and facilitate add on procedures.

Selects correct Preference List from Surgeon's File Listing that will request and reserve accurate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for each scheduled case.

Utilizing a proficient knowledge of basic OR equipment/instrumentation, identifies conflict associated with case requirements.

Collaborates with Scheduling Supervisor/Assistant Nurse Manager at appropriate clinical site to resolve time conflicts, contacting Surgeon's offices requesting time changes or adjustments in case schedules that will provide a positive outcome for the patient, surgeon, and system through optimization of flow and resources.

Utilizes knowledge of surgical diagnoses and collaborates with OR leadership and Anesthesia to process scheduling of urgent case requests.

Demonstrates competency usingSurgiNetsoftware to capture patient information and complete designated fields for accurate transmission and use.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs specimen drop offs at designated times.

Enters work orders in a timely manner.

Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or equivalentrequired.One to two years clerical experiencerequired.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Hourly Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.17This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Sep 22, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/