SURGICAL SERVICES SURGERY SCHE-SURGICAL SERVICES

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The Surgical Services Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and maintaining accurate surgical schedules to support safe efficient patient care and smooth operating room operations.
You would ensure surgical cases are scheduled accurately priorities are managed appropriately and communication between providers anesthesia and Surgical Services remains clear and timely.

This role reports to the Director of Surgical Services.

Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):

• Surgical case scheduling and coordination across multiple providers
• Prioritization and time management in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication with surgeons anesthesia and clinical teams
• Proficiency in Cerner and surgical scheduling systems
• Strong attention to detail to support accuracy efficiency and patient safety

(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation

• Structured onboarding with hands-on training alongside experienced Surgical Services schedulers
• Supportive team-based environment that encourages questions collaboration and learning
• Ongoing guidance and feedback to build confidence in scheduling systems workflows and communication

(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture

• Hands-on onboarding with structured training in surgical scheduling workflows and systems
• One-on-one support from experienced team members to build confidence and accuracy
• Collaborative supportive culture that promotes learning communication and continuous improvement

Essential Job Duties:

• Consults with Surgical Services leadership to manage scheduling priorities and daily workflow
• Schedules surgical cases accurately while coordinating provider needs operating room availability and anesthesia coverage
• Maintains up-to-date surgical schedules within Cerner to ensure real-time accuracy
• Serves as a communication liaison between the scheduling office operating room providers and staff
• Answers and routes calls messages and inquiries promptly to support efficient operations
• Supports and mentors new staff as needed to ensure consistency and quality in scheduling practices
  

Qualifications:

• Excellent English reading and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Comfortable working with computers and scheduling systems
• Effective keyboarding and data entry skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  

In addition to competitive pay Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403bRetirement Employer Match.
• Much More!
  

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