SURGERY SCHEDULER

Description

Schedule all surgical procedures and coordinate physicians' surgery schedules to ensure efficiency and prevent delays. Explain surgical procedures to patients, answer any questions the patient or family may have about diagnostic tests or surgical procedures, and obtain patient signatures on needed forms. Schedule pre‑op dates/times with pre‑admit, obtain any prescriptions needed for prep medications, and ensure all orders, history/physicals, and consents are placed in the patient’s chart. Handle surgery cancellations, schedule appointment times for diagnostic tests, and maintain open communication with the OR.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all surgical procedures
• Coordinate physicians' surgery schedules to ensure efficiency and prevent delays
• Explain surgical procedures to patients
• Answer patient/family questions about diagnostic tests or surgical procedures
• Obtain patient signatures on required forms
• Schedule pre‑op date/time with pre‑admit
• Obtain prescriptions needed for preparation medications
• Ensure all orders, history/physicals, and consents are placed in patient charts
• Handle surgery cancellations
• Schedule appointment times for diagnostic tests
• Maintain open communication with the OR

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Terminology and Secretarial courses preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an office or hospital setting where scheduling and secretarial duties are utilized
• Scheduling experience a plus

Benefits

• Optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
• Medical and Dental coverage
• Retirement plan
• PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four‑hospital, four‑nursing‑home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264‑bed facility in Thomasville, Georgia. Additional system hospitals include Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high‑quality, compassionate medical care. Our team members are what makes Archbold special, and we are committed to supporting your personal and professional goals.

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps employees and their families meet everyday challenges. From high‑quality medical and dental care to retirement benefits that build future wealth, Archbold strives to be a workplace of choice.

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low‑Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career