Surgical Scheduler

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Perform duties related to the operating room booking process for patients requiring surgical procedures .

Posted 10/5/2026part-timeBeverly • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical scheduling and coordination, ensuring effective communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and various departments. Proficient in using the O.R. Scheduling System to optimize surgical procedures and enhance patient care.

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Surgical SchedulingO.R. Scheduling SystemPatient CoordinationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Surgical SchedulingPre-Op Appointment SchedulingDatabase ManagementClerical DutiesCoordination with Anesthesiologists

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceProfessionalismTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Vaccination Against Influenza

Industry Keywords

Operating RoomSurgical ProceduresPatient AdmissionHealthcare CoordinationPerioperative Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform duties related to the operating room booking process for patients requiring surgical procedures
Coordinate patient surgeries with surgeon offices, Anesthesia, and OR
Enter surgical scheduling information into the O.R. Scheduling database
Prepare admission and registration forms and perform related clerical duties
Coordinate patient procedures with anesthesiologists to ensure room and anesthesia availability
Schedule surgical procedures for the OR, OB, and CV suite
Coordinate arrangements with Radiology, OR, ESWL, EEG, Pathology, and other departments
Schedule pre-op appointments such as PAT, Prehab, and Total Joint Class
Prepare the next day's surgical schedule and notify appropriate personnel of additions
Solicit surgical volume when block time is available to maximize OR utilization
Notify Anesthesia, OR, and Ambulatory Surgery of finalized schedule changes
Check in and announce surgeons' arrival to the OR suite
Perform Department Secretary II duties as needed
Assist coworkers when short-staffed to meet Perioperative Services needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to manage and communicate information using computers and telephone/paging systems
Courteous, helpful, and professional manner in all customer interactions
Ability to coordinate patient procedures with anesthesiologists and multiple departments
Ability to schedule surgical procedures for OR, OB, and CV suite
Ability to use the O.R. Scheduling System
Ability to identify and schedule appropriate pre-op appointments
Ability to communicate and problem-solve with physician office staff and healthcare teams
Relevant education, training, experience, certifications, and geography may affect compensation
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled