Surgical Scheduler Spine and Scoliosis

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Medical Group

Department/Specialty: Spine and Scoliosis

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.

• 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

• Coordinate surgical schedules as a Surgical Scheduler to maximize operating room efficiency, equipment utilization, and clinical staff productivity.
• Partner with physician offices to gather necessary patient information, accommodating physician requests while prioritizing optimal patient care delivery. Manage block times, operating suites, and medical equipment allocation to streamline workflows for the interdisciplinary team
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• Perform precise clinical documentation within Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) to secure insurance details and prevent administrative delays.
• Adjust scheduling dynamically to accommodate emergency surgeries, ensuring seamless care coordination and maintaining strict safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the patient admitting department to streamline the pre-surgical intake process and improve overall quality improvement metrics.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
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    Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

• Prior surgery scheduling experience required
• Prior experience with spine surgery scheduling preferred

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.