Surgical Scheduler

About the Role

Location: Oshkosh, WI
Facility: Mercy Hospital
Department: Operating Room

Responsibilities

• Partner with Surgical Teams: Collaborate closely with physician offices to gather essential clinical details, aligning surgeon requests and patient schedules with department guidelines.
• Optimize Resources: Efficiently allocate operating suites, specialized equipment, and surgical blocks to maximize hospital resources and ensure smooth daily schedules.
• Streamline Patient Care: Support seamless admissions by accurately entering demographic, insurance, and billing details into the EMR system, proactively preventing delays on surgery day.
• Navigate Complexities: Adapt quickly to changing priorities by rescheduling procedure times as needed to accommodate emergency cases and urgent patient needs.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: None required. Preferred: Approved Local Exception (for unique Union job requirements only).
• Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability, and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more.

Life at Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.