Surgery Scheduler

Overview

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• 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.

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) and scheduling software systems.

• 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.).