Perioperative Scheduler

About the role

The Perioperative Scheduler at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan, Colorado, plays a crucial role in coordinating surgical and anesthesia procedures. This role involves meticulous scheduling of procedures, gathering necessary patient and procedural information, and managing the distribution and updates of complex schedules. Key responsibilities include:

• Assigning anesthesia in accordance with patient, surgeon, and insurance needs.
• Printing and distributing schedules.
• Obtaining pertinent information to prevent delays and equipment conflicts.
• Making sound judgments when scheduling complex procedures.
• Managing issues when daily operational changes occur.
• Communicating effectively with patients, physicians, and other departments.
• Scheduling procedures efficiently, minimizing delays and keeping operational smoothness.

Responsibilities

To excel in this role, you will need to:

• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to accurately obtain and coordinate resources.
• Manage detailed statistical data to maximize efficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Three years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong computer skills.

Preferred

• Previous surgical scheduling experience.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work - prolonged periods of sitting, exert up to 10lbs force occasionally.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefits, and more. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CommonSpirit Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].