Dept. Assistant III - Surgery Scheduler, Operating Room

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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Job Description

Schedules surgical procedures for multiple surgeons by utilizing accepted formats and tools. Does charge capture and reconcile, as well as creates PO's for Vendors. Works with charge nurse, Care Coordination, and other departments to assure the timeliness and accuracy of procedure scheduling. Maintains relevant information in identified databases. Accurately enters daily patient charges in required time frame. Functions as unit secretary and receptionist, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtains and enters necessary scheduling information, following guidelines regarding instruments/equipment availability, staffing and time.

• Maintains accurate information in the required scheduling/information systems.

• Communicates Surgery Schedule changes/additions to requesting departments using agreed upon methods.

• Demonstrates proficient computer skills using Windows based software and other programs used at Shriners.

• Demonstrates effective customer relation’s skills in providing services to all members of the health care team and patients/families.

•  Answers phones in cordial, professional manner. Serves as first point of contact to department.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years Related Job experience

• 2 years Medical Terminology

• 2 years Surgical Scheduling

• 2 years Typing, computer skills

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.