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Surgical Scheduler

Ascension Health

Multiple U.S. locationsFull-time$18.67–25.02/hrSeen 3 days agoMay have closed — not in the employer's listings (checked today)

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.67–25.02/hr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Surgical Scheduler works with physician offices to gather details and coordinate surgery schedules according to department guidelines, balancing physician preferences with patient needs. The role assigns operating suites, equipment, and block times; maintains patient demographic, billing, and insurance information in electronic medical records; and adjusts schedules for emergencies and other unanticipated clinical events. The position is based at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville and is scheduled for full-time days.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Surgical SchedulingResource AllocationElectronic Medical RecordsSchedule Management

Qualifications

High School Diploma or One Year Applicable Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Nashville, TN

  • Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

  • Department: Operating Room

  • Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Streamline Surgical Scheduling: Partner closely with physician offices to gather necessary details, coordinate surgery schedules in alignment with department guidelines, and balance physician preferences with patient needs.

  • Optimize Resource Allocation: Efficiently assign operating suites, equipment, and block times to maximize resource utilization and ensure seamless daily operations.

  • Manage Patient Information: Ensure accurate demographic, billing, and insurance details are entered into electronic medical records, coordinating with Patient Admitting to prevent scheduling delays.

  • Handle Dynamic Adjustments: Proactively manage and reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies and unanticipated clinical events.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • None Required.

  • Preferred Credential(s):

  • Approved Local Exception. For use with unique Union job requirements only. Remove if not for Union.

Education

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 18.67

Max Salary 25.02

How this job compares

Set against the 943 open Healthcare Administration jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.67–25.02/hr
  • US median$20–28/hr299 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.85/hr, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Healthcare Administration hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Healthcare Administration jobs in Tennessee and 943 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Healthcare Administration postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (634 postings).
Education
179 of the 943 open Healthcare Administration jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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