Surgical Scheduler Operating Room

# Surgical Scheduler Operating Room Ascension Health
· Austin, TXFULL-TIME Posted Sep 11, 2026##

Job Description Your future role at a glance

Location:

Austin, Texas
Facility:
Dell Seton Medical Center
Department Operating Room

Schedule:

Day Shift Monday
- Friday 8:30a - 5:00p
Life at Ascension:
Where purpose meets opportunity
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.
Benefits that help you thrive
- 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
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Execute High-Volume Surgical Scheduling:
Coordinate, book, and manage the master operating room surgical schedule, ensuring optimal OR block utilization and procedural alignment.  - Master Complex Surgical Order Interpretation:
Review, verify, and translate intricate physician surgical orders, procedure codes, and specialized pediatric medical terminology into accurate EHR schedule entries.  - Navigate High-Acuity Schedule Realignment:
Rapidly adapt to dynamic, fast-moving Level I Trauma and emergency add-ons, urgent procedure requests, cancellations, and real-time OR schedule restructuring without losing momentum on future cases.  - Drive Cross-Functional Surgical Communication:
Actively collaborate with surgeon offices, surgical leadership, anesthesia teams, and nursing staff to resolve missing case details, conflicting block times, or clinical discrepancies.  - Maintain Meticulous Audit & Case Integrity:
Audit all incoming surgical case requests for completeness, ensuring accurate patient demographics, procedure details, special equipment needs, and required documentation before finalized entry.  - Manage High-Pressure Workflows:
Balance competing operational priorities, urgent phone queues, and continuous schedule modifications with speed, poise, and high precision.
Education
What minimum requirements you’ll need
- 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.
What Additional Preferences We're Seeking
- Surgical Scheduling & Clinical Terminology Expertise:
Proven experience in medical/surgical scheduling with a strong, fluent understanding of surgical procedures, medical terminology, and OR workflows.  - High-Acuity Medical Order Interpretation:
Demonstrated ability to accurately decipher, interpret, and process complex physician surgical orders and procedural documentation.  - Elite Multi-Tasking & High-Stress Resilience:
Exceptional ability to prioritize fluid workloads, problem-solve independently, and maintain absolute accuracy under pressure in a fast-paced environment.  - Outstanding Customer Service &…