Surgery Scheduler III, Oncology

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•$26 - $36

About The Position

The Surgery Scheduler III maintains scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned departments. The role coordinates surgical services with physicians' offices and other related departments and may be required to verify room and equipment availability. Responsibilities include documenting patient procedure and physician information, logging completed procedures, and potentially generating a surgical procedure charge sheet. The employee performs additional duties as requested by the manager while ensuring schedule accuracy.

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 interactions with physicians, employees, patients, and patient families; patience and compassion are required.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively to complete assignments within allotted time and maintain standard workflow.
Ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.
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 as required.
Document patient procedure and physician information.
Log completed procedures.
Generate a surgical procedure charge sheet when required.
Perform additional duties as requested by the manager.
Ensure the accuracy of the schedule.