Surgery Scheduler III, Orthopedics & Podiatry

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

About The Position

Maintains scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned department(s). Coordinates surgical services with physicians’ offices and other related departments, and may be required to verify room and equipment availability. Documents patient procedure and physician information, logs completed procedures, and may generate a surgical procedure charge sheet. Performs additional associated duties as requested by the manager while ensuring the accuracy of the schedule. This position is based in Orthopedics & Podiatry at Sutter Medical Foundation–Central. It is a regular, non-exempt, full-time role with a 32-hour workweek. The schedule is on days, with eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday; shift hours are variable. No weekend work is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including keyboarding, mouse use, data entry, and scheduling programs.
Verbal and written communication skills for frequent and challenging contact with physicians, employees, patients, and patient families.
Patience and compassion.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to complete assignments within allotted time and maintain standard workflow.
Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with others.
Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.
Active listening, interpersonal, and telephone communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple procedures and interruptions throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Maintain scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned departments.
Coordinate surgical services with physicians’ offices and other related departments.
Verify room and equipment availability when required.
Document patient procedure and physician information.
Log completed procedures.
Generate surgical procedure charge sheets when needed.
Perform additional associated duties as requested by the manager.
Ensure the accuracy of the schedule.