Surgical Scheduler Surgical Services

Ascension•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to join their Surgical Services department at Seton Medical Center Austin. This role is responsible for coordinating OR surgery schedules to maximize the efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff. The Surgical Scheduler will work closely with physician offices to gather necessary information for scheduling surgeries, assign operating suites and equipment, and ensure accurate entry of demographic, billing, and insurance information into electronic medical records. The position may also involve rescheduling surgeries as needed due to emergencies or other unforeseen events.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.
Work with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians’ requests and patients’ needs.
Assign operating suites and equipment and blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources.
Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.