Surgery Scheduler

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

South of Broad Healthcare (SOBH) is expanding access to high-quality, community-based healthcare throughout southern Beaufort County and the surrounding Lowcountry. Grounded by a mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, SOBH supports strategic growth designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to the people and communities we serve. At the center of SOBH is Bluffton Community Hospital, a new 28 bed, full-service hospital. Approximately 90,000 square foot facility will include a 24/7 emergency department, an acute inpatient nursing unit, surgical and endoscopy suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and additional outpatient capabilities. The hospital is scheduled for completion in late 2026, with patient care anticipated to being early 2027. Bluffton Community Hospital represents more than the construction of a new facility – it reflects a long-term investment in the health, economic vitality, and future of one of South Carolina’s fasts growing communities. The hospital will create new employment and leadership opportunities, strengthen the recruitment of physicians and clinical professionals, and allow residents south of the Broad River to receive comprehensive care closer to home. As part of SOBH, Bluffton Community Hospital is committed to building a collaborative, innovative, and people centered organization. Our goal is to create an exceptional environment for patients, families, physicians, and employees – one that combines the personal connection of a community hospital. Uses medical terminology and equipment resource management processes to plan, organize, and direct the scheduling of patients for surgical interventions and preoperative consultation appointments. Functions as the front line customer service representative communicating with surgeons, surgeon office staff, contract staff, and medical supply vendors regarding the scheduling of patients for surgical procedures. The surgery scheduler uses knowledge of interactive management techniques and humanistic values in creating an environment conducive to meeting the needs of our surgeons, staff and patients. Accurately and efficiently enters surgery information into the Surgery Scheduling system. Produces and distributes the Operating Room case schedule daily. Provides assistance in training and back up to other staff involved in the production of the Operating Room case schedule.

Requirements

• Experience with medical terminology required.

Nice To Haves

• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred
• Three to six months related experience and/or training
• Previous OR or medical secretary experience preferred
• Previous work in surgeon's office a plus

Responsibilities

• Uses medical terminology and equipment resource management processes to plan, organize, and direct the scheduling of patients for surgical interventions and preoperative consultation appointments.
• Functions as the front line customer service representative communicating with surgeons, surgeon office staff, contract staff, and medical supply vendors regarding the scheduling of patients for surgical procedures.
• Uses knowledge of interactive management techniques and humanistic values in creating an environment conducive to meeting the needs of our surgeons, staff and patients.
• Accurately and efficiently enters surgery information into the Surgery Scheduling system.
• Produces and distributes the Operating Room case schedule daily.
• Provides assistance in training and back up to other staff involved in the production of the Operating Room case schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree