Job Description

Surgical Scheduler II - M-F, 8a - 4:30p

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Schedules procedures, in collaboration with physician's offices using a variety of platforms (email, scheduling platform que and ORintelligence), for various departments (Operating Rooms [OR], Surgi centers, G.I Lab and [Heart and Vascular Interventional Services] HVIS.) on Christiana and Wilmington Campuses, assuring the availability and proper utilization of resources including time, equipment and personnel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates with Physician's office staff for dates and times to accommodate their requests for scheduling procedures. Analyzes automated scheduling grid to determine availability of requested date and time, differentiating between block and non-block designations for each scheduling area, service, or physician.

Selects correct Preference List from Surgeon's File Listing that will request and reserve accurate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for each scheduled case.

Utilizing a proficient knowledge of basic OR equipment/instrumentation, identifies conflict associated with case requirements.

Collaborates with Scheduling Supervisor/Assistant Nurse Manager at appropriate clinical site to resolve time conflicts, contacting Surgeon's offices requesting time changes or adjustments in case schedules that will provide a positive outcome for the patient, surgeon, and system through optimization of flow and resources.

Works with Physician's office staff and leadership of the designated OR in addressing and scheduling special requests for specific dates and times or requests to start earlier or later than originally scheduled.

Utilizes knowledge of surgical diagnoses and collaborates with OR leadership and Anesthesia to process scheduling of urgent case requests.

Demonstrates competency using SurgiNet software to capture patient information and complete designated fields for accurate transmission and use by Admitting, Bed Control and PEP Departments for positive outcomes in patient care.

Demonstrates competency using OR intelligence, OR scheduling platform que, excel spreadsheets for CSO consults, Soarian and Twistle

Collaborates with the PEP Staff in updating patient data in SurgiNet system.

Responsible for accuracy in scheduling surgeries and procedures to allow optimal safety and flow for the lives within our care through day of surgery, to include: verifying patient demographic and insurance details, laterality, special patient needs, equipment and resources needed, staff and time for turnover of the room and correct site for the procedure to safely occur.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or equivalent required. Three years clerical experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Hourly Pay Range: $21.03 - $31.54This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

May 25, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/