Surgical Scheduler

Location: Waco, TX

Facility: Ascension Providence Hospital

Department/Specialty: Surgical Services

Schedule: Day Shift l Monday - Friday 9:00a - 5:30p

• Coordinate complex surgical scheduling for up to 60 surgeons to optimize operating room capacity and maintain seamless daily perioperative flow.

• Manage front-desk operations and clinical communications by answering high-volume calls, verifying surgical charges and partnering with physicians, nurses and medical vendors.

• Support perioperative readiness and operational continuity by organizing case materials for the following day's schedule and providing reliable desk coverage during staff breaks.

• Assist clinical teams as an operating room runner when needed by scrubbing in to safely transport blood products, specimens and essential surgical supplies across the unit.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of one to two years of surgical or medical scheduling experience in a high-volume clinical setting

• Working knowledge of medical terminology demonstrated through formal coursework or direct healthcare experience

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Approved Local Exception. For use with unique Union job requirements only. Remove if not for Union.

Education

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

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