Surgery Scheduler
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UT Health East Texas
Tyler, TX, US
Summary
The Surgery Scheduler coordinates and schedules surgical procedures across multiple hospital departments while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff. They ensure the availability of anesthesia, equipment, and supplies while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
Job Description
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Surgery Scheduler in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
- The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures for the hospital’s Surgical Services department, Main OR, Olympic OR, and CVOR.
- This position ensures accurate, timely, and efficient scheduling of all surgical cases by collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments.
- The Surgery Scheduler verifies availability of anesthesia, operating room, surgical equipment, and supplies to prevent scheduling conflicts, and ensures compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and patient confidentiality standards.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) and scheduling software systems.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience with Epic or similar hospital scheduling systems.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in surgical scheduling or related administrative role, or ORT/CORT in lieu of experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 90 clinics across East Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS in a metropolitan service area of a quarter million people.
With the support of Ardent Health Services and the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to cutting-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. At UT Health East Texas, our mission is to care for people — our patients, their families and each other. We do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future.
Founded
1951
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Tyler, TX
Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 90 clinics across East Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS in a metropolitan service area of a quarter million people.
With the support of Ardent Health Services and the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to cutting-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. At UT Health East Texas, our mission is to care for people — our patients, their families and each other. We do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future.
Founded
1951
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Tyler, TX
