Surgical Scheduler Surgical Services at Ascension

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Scheduling, Patient Registration, Medical Terminology, Communication Skills, Data Entry Accuracy, Scheduling Logistics, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration, Adaptability, Professionalism, Proactive Approach

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We Are Hiring Location: Austin, TX Facility: Seton Medical Center Austin Department/Specialty: Surgical Services Schedule: Day Shift | Monday - Friday 8:30a - 5:00p What You Will Do Execute High-Volume Surgical Booking: Direct and manage high-volume scheduling pipelines, rapidly transforming provider orders into confirmed surgical dates within the hospital system. Master Dynamic Provider Calendar Logistics: Actively maintain and optimize complex provider schedules, strategically shifting and re-prioritizing surgery slots to maximize OR efficiency. Drive Fast-Track Patient Registration: Conduct quick, accurate front-end registrations and clear account entries to guarantee seamless patient intake and prevent care delays. Command Front-Line Clinic Communications: Manage incoming phone queues and process inbound digital faxes with exceptional speed, accuracy, and professionalism. Champion an Exceptional Patient Experience: Serve as the energetic, welcoming first point of contact for patients, utilizing a positive attitude to ease pre-surgical anxieties. What You Will 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. Additional Preferences Hospital Scheduling Expertise: Proven experience navigating high-velocity scheduling modules and registration workflows within a hospital or large clinical setting. Medical Terminology Foundation: A solid command of medical and surgical terminology to accurately interpret provider orders and faxed clinical documentation. High-Energy Professional Drive: A self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes proactive ownership of a moving schedule. Positive Interpersonal Savvy: Exceptional communication skills and an inherently positive demeanor to collaborate effectively with surgeons, hospital staff, and patients. Analytical Attention to Detail: High data entry accuracy when registering patient accounts and moving time-sensitive surgical blocks. Why Join Our Team 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 does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates. 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

The Surgical Scheduler will manage high-volume surgical bookings and optimize provider schedules to enhance operational efficiency. They will also handle patient registrations and ensure effective communication with patients and healthcare staff.