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The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures for OB/GYN patients, including operative gynecologic procedures requiring anesthesia. This role partners closely with physicians, patients, hospital surgical departments, anesthesia teams, and office staff to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient scheduling while delivering an exceptional patient experience.
The Surgery Scheduler manages the full scheduling lifecycle, including securing surgery dates and times, coordinating operating room availability, obtaining pre-authorizations, preparing surgical packets, and communicating clearly with all involved parties. This position plays a critical role in maximizing provider and facility efficiency while supporting patient comfort, safety, and understanding throughout the surgical process.
Position Details:
Surgery Scheduler - Mercy Clinic OB/GYN
Location: 10004 Kennerly Road, Suite 230A St. Louis, MO 63128
Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday
Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or GED.
Other: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, positive attitude and pleasant disposition necessary. Requires good eyesight and hearing ability to balance numerous simultaneous requests.
Preferred Experience: Previous medical office or previous surgical scheduling experience.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule inpatient and outpatient gynecologic surgical procedures in coordination with physicians, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers
Communicate surgery details with patients, including dates, arrival times, pre-op instructions, and required testing
Coordinate with anesthesia departments and facility scheduling teams to ensure appropriate coverage
Prepare and distribute surgical schedules and documentation
Verify patient information, physician orders, and required authorizations or referrals
Maintain accurate records in the electronic medical record and reconcile post-procedure documentation
Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or changes in a timely and professional manner
Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to improve scheduling workflows and efficiency
Ensure compliance with office policies, HIPAA regulations, and payer requirements
Why You'll Love Working Here
Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:
Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
Generous PTO - Up to 34 days annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and short-term illness
Paid Parental Leave - Supporting you and your growing family
401(k) with Employer Match - Invest in your future with confidence
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,000/year for continuing education (after 12 months of service)
Dependent Care FSA Contribution - $100/month for eligible participants
Paid Volunteer Time - Give back to your community while on the clock
Free Parking - Convenience that saves you time and money
Career Growth Opportunities - Advance your skills and grow within Mercy
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.