Surgical Scheduler – Gastroenterology

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Perform duties related to the Operating Room booking process for patients requiring surgical procedures .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating surgical procedures, managing scheduling systems, and performing clerical duties within a healthcare environment. Proficient in communication and problem-solving with healthcare teams to ensure efficient surgical operations.

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Surgical SchedulingO.R. Scheduling SystemClerical DutiesCoordination With AnesthesiologistsPatient Registration

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Hard Skills

Surgical SchedulingClerical DutiesPatient RegistrationCoordination With AnesthesiologistsO.R. Scheduling Database

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

O.R. Scheduling SystemComputer SystemsTelephone/Paging Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Influenza Vaccination

Industry Keywords

Operating RoomSurgical ProceduresPre-Op AppointmentsHealthcare CoordinationDepartment Secretary II

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 operating rooms
Enter surgical scheduling information into the O.R. Scheduling database
Prepare admission/registration forms and perform clerical scheduling 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, O.R., ESWL, EEG, Pathology, and other departments
Identify and schedule appropriate pre-op appointments, including PAT, Prehab, and Total Joint Class
Communicate and problem-solve with physician office staff and healthcare teams regarding surgical cases
Prepare the following day's surgical schedule and notify appropriate personnel of additions
Solicit surgical volume when block time becomes available to maximize OR utilization
Notify Anesthesia, O.R., and Ambulatory Surgery of schedule changes
Check in and announce surgeons' arrival to the OR suite
Perform Department Secretary II duties as needed
Assist co-workers when Perioperative Services is short-staffed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment
Ability to use computers and telephone/paging systems
Ability to coordinate surgical procedures with anesthesiologists, surgeon offices, operating rooms, and other departments
Ability to schedule procedures in an O.R. Scheduling System
Ability to prepare admission/registration forms and surgical schedules
Ability to perform clerical and Department Secretary II duties as needed
Ability to assist co-workers when short-staffed
Relevant education, training, experience, certifications, and geography may affect compensation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Potential additional pay through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay, as applicable