Job Details

Surgery Scheduler
Oakland, CA 94609

• Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00)
• Schedule: Onsite | 5x8 8-5 | 16 Weeks

• This temporary Surgery Scheduler will support perioperative services with a focus on optimizing operating room block utilization. The role involves coordinating closely with physicians and their office staff to ensure efficient use of OR time, including releasing unused blocks and reallocating availability to maximize case volume. Responsibilities include monitoring scheduling patterns, maintaining consistent communication with stakeholders, and supporting proactive scheduling adjustments. This is a project-based, non-lead role requiring strong organization, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The position plays a key role in improving OR efficiency and ensuring alignment between surgical demand and available capacity.

• At least 1+ years of experience in surgical scheduling or perioperative services environment
• Experience with operating room scheduling and block utilization workflows
• Ability to coordinate with physicians and medical office staff
• Experience with releasing unused block time and reallocating OR availability
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to monitor scheduling patterns and optimize utilization
• Proficiency in coordinating multiple priorities and adapting to changing needs

• Experience in hospital-based perioperative or surgical services department
• Experience with OR scheduling systems or EMR platforms
• Familiarity with block scheduling optimization strategies
• Experience working directly with physician offices or surgical coordinators
• Ability to analyze scheduling trends and recommend improvements
• Prior experience in temporary or project-based healthcare roles