Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley·Pleasanton, California
The Operating Room Scheduler manages the scheduling of surgical procedures and secretarial duties for the Department of Surgical Services. Key tasks include coordinating equipment, managing physician privileges, and communicating case delays or cancellations.
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) Job Summary The Operating Room Scheduler performs scheduling and secretarial duties for the Department of Surgical Services Essential Functions The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility.
May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
Schedules surgical procedures in computer, accurately watching for equipment conflicts to include OR, GI Lab, MPR and medical admits Responsible for following proctoring protocol for new physicians, physician privileges and suspension lists and notifies Supervisor of any problems with these.
Communicates with appropriate departments and resources the delays, cancellations, and add-on of surgical cases Maintains surgery schedule without conflicts.
Prints surgery schedule as needed and distributes to appropriate areas Functions as a knowledgeable resource person for scheduling grid application Reviews all faxes the night before for accuracy and confirms all codes, diagnosis and authorizations are complete.
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.
C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions Job Qualifications Education High school graduate or equivalent Experience Previous experience in medical setting preferred License/Certification Current American Heart Association BLS Certification preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of medical terminology Excellent computer skills Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English language Ability to work as a valued team member Problem identification and resolution skills Effective organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail Physical Demand and Working Conditions The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $28.84 - $37.08 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
Candidates must be high school graduates with preferred experience in a medical setting and a BLS certification. Proficiency in medical terminology and strong computer and organizational skills are required.
Market context
In California, Operating Room Scheduler roles are often in demand where surgical volume is steady and coordination across clinical teams matters. These jobs are competitive because employers look for medical terminology knowledge, strong computer and organizational skills, and often prefer prior medical setting experience plus BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare openings, then tailor your application to show scheduling accuracy and healthcare workflow experience.