Scheduler Surgery- Pre Admission Center- FT- 1st Shift

About the role

The OR Scheduler is responsible for scheduling elective surgical procedures for the operating room, endoscopy, and anesthesia-only cases outside of the operating room, excluding labor and delivery at Women’s and Children and the cath lab. Additional duties include assisting physicians and staff as needed, ensuring effective communication, maintaining a safe and orderly office environment, and helping orient new staff.

Responsibilities

• Schedule elective surgical procedures for the operating room, endoscopy, and anesthesia-only cases outside the OR (excluding labor and delivery and cath lab).
• Assist physicians and staff as necessary.
• Provide effective communication across teams and departments.
• Maintain a safe and orderly office environment.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff members.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a secretarial, receptionist, or customer service role required; medical-related experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to operate communication systems (telephones, fax machines).
• Strong customer service orientation, including the ability to communicate effectively in English with diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to delegate, follow up on problem-solving, and adapt to stressful or rapidly changing environments.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills for positive outcomes with staff and physicians.
• Basic keyboarding or personal computer skills.

About Us

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, we offer diverse opportunities to apply and grow your skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and recognized as "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." Our facilities include six cath labs, four EP labs, and multiple medical and step-down units.

We support professional growth through on-campus training, a Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and a Nurse Residency Program for new graduates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement account options with 401K organization match.
• Nurse residency program.
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
• On-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts on phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, and apartment applications.
• On-site childcare, health and wellness programs, an employee pharmacy, and a free health clinic.