Surgical Scheduler at Ascension

Panama City, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Scheduling, Resource Optimization, Patient Coordination, Insurance Verification, Surgical Terminology, Case Management, Operating Room Management, Patient Demographics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Panama City, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Department: Surgical Services OR Schedule: Day | Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8am - 4:30pm How you'll make an impact in this role Coordinate surgical schedules across operating rooms to maximize efficiency, minimize delays, and ensure patients receive timely care. Collaborate with physician offices to gather essential case details and align scheduling with clinical needs, surgeon preferences, and patient readiness. Assign operating rooms, equipment, and block times strategically to optimize resource utilization and support smooth daily surgical operations. Verify patient demographic, insurance, and documentation information to prevent scheduling errors and reduce day-of-surgery delays. Adjust surgical schedules quickly in response to emergencies or changes to maintain continuity of care and support patient safety. What minimum qualifications you'll need 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. What additional requirements you'll need Prior hospital scheduling experience. Strong understanding of surgical terminology. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Coordinate surgical schedules across operating rooms to maximize efficiency and ensure timely patient care. Collaborate with physician offices to align scheduling with clinical needs and manage resource utilization.