Surgical Scheduler- Oncology

Overview

Job Title: Surgical Scheduler – Breast Health
Location: 1700 Reisterstown Road, Suite 102, Pikesville, MD 21208
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Surgical Scheduler to join our Breast Health team. In this role, you will prepare the most time- and resource-efficient daily Operating Room schedules, coordinate with physicians and patients, and ensure smooth surgical operations. Your expertise will support both patient care and departmental efficiency while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

• Create and maintain daily OR schedules using department-specific software, maximizing utilization while minimizing delays.
• Manage changes, cancellations, and additions to schedules; maintain a waitlist and prioritize based on physician availability, equipment, and staffing.
• Distribute accurate schedules to relevant departments and provide reports to physicians as requested.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, clinical leaders, and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth execution of surgical schedules.
• Coordinate surgical timing, preparation, and expectations between surgeons and patients.
• Assign procedure and diagnosis codes accurately and document special directions regarding anesthesia or equipment needs.
• Counsel patients on pre-admission processes, ancillary service appointments, and post-operative follow-ups; ensure signed consents are obtained.
• Serve as a role model of professionalism, mentor peers, and participate in orientation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure exemplary patient/customer service, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Stay current with new surgical procedures and terminology; attend relevant in-services.

• Prior experience in surgical scheduling or a healthcare administrative role preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, preferably Cerner.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, coding, and patient care protocols is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Who We Are: Life Bridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer:

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth:
Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits:
Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why Life Bridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region:
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

Life Bridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Life Bridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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