Surgical Scheduler – OR Scheduling & Coordination

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

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