Surgical Scheduling Specialist

Brown University Health; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to manage elective and urgent surgeries across multiple ORs. The role involves coordinating block times, pre-admission testing, and communicating with physicians’ offices to ensure smooth patient flow.

Healthcare environment experience and strong communication skills are essential. The position supports hospital policies and collaborates with admissions, financial counselors, and surgical services teams to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred in Secretarial Sciences or related field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to prioritize and organize.

Responsibilities

• Schedules elective and urgent surgeries for the physician practice per hospital guidelines.
• Coordinates surgical block times and releases blocks as needed.
• Arranges surgical assist cases and responds to OR schedule inquiries.
• Communicates schedule changes with OR, PAT, and physician offices.
• Uses designated software/forms to schedule all surgical cases.
• Collaborates with surgical services, financial counselors, and admissions office.
• Schedules pre-admission testing and daily office/surgery checks.
• Maintains adherence to safety, infection control, and department policies.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Medical terminology

Patient interaction with discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred in Secretarial Sciences

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to manage elective and urgent surgeries across multiple ORs. The role involves coordinating block times, pre-admission testing, and communicating with physicians’ offices to ensure smooth patient flow.

Healthcare environment experience and strong communication skills are essential. The position supports hospital policies and collaborates with admissions, financial counselors, and surgical services teams to deliver high-quality