Surgical Scheduler Operating Room

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-provided retirement plan (403

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Ascension's Surgical Services Admin role in Austin, TX coordinates OR schedules to maximize operating room and staff efficiency. You will coordinate with physician offices to collect necessary information and ensure scheduling aligns with department guidelines and physicians’ requests.

Day shift, Monday–Friday, with a focus on accurate data entry into EMR, patient demographics, and timely scheduling. A high school diploma or 1 year of related experience required; licensure/certification can

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 blocks 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.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Physician Office liaison

EMR coordination

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Surgical Services Admin

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being:Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

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 blocks 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.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

What minimum requirements you’ll 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.