Surgical Scheduler

Lakewood Surgery Center is hiring a Surgical Scheduler to support our pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical patients. The Scheduler will manage appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and keep the operating room schedule running smoothly and efficiently.

• Schedule all surgical procedures and ensure accurate operation room time allocation.
• Enter all necessary information from surgeons, schedulers, or other staff requesting OR time.
• Identify and communicate instrument and equipment limitations to the department.
• Coordinate with the OR Director/Administrator to manage block time and room turnover.
• Attempt to group similar cases in the same room to increase efficiency.
• Communicate special equipment, instrument, supply, and staffing requests to the OR Director.
• Proofread and edit all surgery schedules before distribution.
• Contact surgeon’s offices two days prior to confirm surgical times and procedures.
• Refer conflicts and procedural questions to the OR Director.
• Keep all department managers informed of changes affecting the current schedule.
• Assist with completing forms for add‑on procedures.
• Prepare and distribute a “week at a glance” to aid departmental staffing.
• Minimize downtime between cases.
• Create the final schedule for the following day.
• Assist other employees when time allows.
• Provide marketing support by visiting surgeon offices as requested.
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and a responsible attendance record.
• Participate in BDP/QI programs and activities.
• Cross‑train in front desk areas, including switchboard, insurance verification, and check‑in.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and telephone etiquette skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Capacity to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to foresee problems and adapt to changing situations.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Proactive in identifying potential issues.

Pay Range: $25.00/hr – $28.50/hr (based on qualifications and experience)

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – starting at 15 days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program and discount program
• Voluntary pet, legal, accident and critical illness, long‑term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance coverage

At United Surgical Partners International (USPI), we create relationships that foster better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first‑class ambulatory solutions across the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner while promoting an inclusive culture that respects differences and supports each individual’s contributions.