Job Details

Introduction

This onsite role is based at the Medical City Denton hospital with travel to local hospitals as needed.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator? At Medical City Denton, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Medical City Denton offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the daily schedules of surgical procedures in the operating room. This role ensures optimal utilization of operating room resources, maintains accurate records, and collaborates with surgical teams to provide efficient and effective patient care. This role is the central link between physician office staff, operating room staff, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing teams, surgical vendor teams, and other administrative personnel.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures, ensuring optimal use of operating room time and resources.
• Create a welcoming, professional environment while engaging with physician office staff, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to verify schedules and efficiently resolve conflicts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of surgical schedules, patient information, and operating room utilization.
• Monitor and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate emergencies, cancellations, and changes in patient status.
• Proactively identify scheduling conflicts or inefficiencies, communicate with the relevant parties to facilitate resolutions, and implement best practices to streamline workflow.
• Attend and contribute to daily 5 Day Look-Ahead meetings to ensure any issues are addressed including preventing cancellations and delays.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to operating room scheduling.
• Provide administrative support to the surgical services department, including data entry, report generation, and record keeping.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in healthcare scheduling, preferably in a surgical or operating room setting
• This position will require travel between local hospitals

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.