Operating Room Scheduler

Howard University Hospital • Washington, DC

19d

About The Position

Howard University Hospital seeks an OR Surgery Scheduler to support the scheduling and coordination of surgical procedures. The role prepares, maintains, and updates the master surgery schedule; communicates schedule changes; and distributes schedules and reports to relevant departments and personnel. It also enters patient and appointment information into computer systems, maintains accurate patient logs, and helps coordinate exams and treatments across departments to support patient satisfaction.

The scheduler checks surgeon privileges for laser use and alerts medical staff about questionable case scheduling or privilege concerns. The role also supports patient-charge entry, post-operative data entry, and scheduling for GI Endoscopy and Sycamore surgery. It collaborates with the unit educator regarding in-services on new equipment and supplies, maintains confidentiality, and performs other related duties appropriate to the position. The responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posted pay range is $19.46–$31.15 per hour; actual offers depend on relevant experience and the applicable bargaining-unit wage scale and step.

Requirements

• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Three years of medical secretarial experience or experience in a medical office utilizing scheduling software.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and update the master schedule of surgical procedures, and communicate changes to appropriate personnel.
• Print and distribute surgery schedules and reports needed by other departments and personnel.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate exams and treatments, minimizing fragmentation and enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Enter patient data and appointment information into the computer system and maintain accurate patient logs.
• Collaborate with the unit educator regarding in-services for education on new equipment and supplies.
• Check the privileges of surgeons requesting the use of lasers in surgery.
• Notify medical staff of questionable case scheduling and check surgeon privileges.
• Serve as a resource for entering patient charges for surgery, entering post-operative data, and scheduling GI Endoscopy and Sycamore surgery.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, families, and staff.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities related and appropriate to the position and area.

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans, including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and a 403B retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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