Surgical Scheduler

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Surgical Services
• Schedule: Full-time days, Monday - Friday, 8a - 4:30p
• Hospital: St John Medical Center
• Location: Tulsa, OK

REQUIREMENTS

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.

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 block 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.