Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator Float

HCA Healthcare • Columbia, MO

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator manages and coordinates daily schedules of surgical procedures to support efficient patient care and optimal use of operating room resources. The coordinator serves as a central link among physician office staff, operating room staff, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing teams, surgical vendor teams, and other administrative personnel. This is a work-from-home position for candidates who live in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in healthcare scheduling, preferably in a surgical or operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures to ensure optimal use of operating room time and resources.
• Engage professionally with physician office staff, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to verify schedules and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date surgical schedules, patient information, and operating room utilization records.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate emergencies, cancellations, and changes in patient status.
• Identify scheduling conflicts or inefficiencies, communicate with relevant parties to resolve them, and implement workflow best practices.
• Attend and contribute to daily 5 Day Look-Ahead meetings to address issues and help prevent cancellations and delays.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to operating room scheduling.
• Provide administrative support to the surgical services department, including data entry, report generation, and record keeping.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED