What are the responsibilities and job description for the SURGICAL SCHEDULER position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Who We Are:
LifeBridge 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.
LifeBridge 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.
About the Role:
- Prepares the most time- and resource-efficient daily Operating Room schedules based on physician requests, physician history files, hospital admissions, emergent/add-on cases, cancellations, etc. Maintains the daily operation of the posting department using department specific surgical scheduling software and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedules the procedure on-line using department specific guidelines.
- Prepares and reviews schedules for Operating Rooms.
- Continuously updates and implements requests for changes, cancellations, and reactivations to the schedules; maintains a Wait List of procedures when necessary, giving consideration to first time requested, equipment and staff constraints, and physician availability.
- Provides clinical coordinators in all OR areas with up-to-date and accurate future schedules, so they may anticipate patient and surgical, anesthesia, and nursing staff needs.
- Collaborate with the Posting Coordinator any changes that may have occurred on the schedule.
- Carry out the daily surgical schedule in collaboration with anesthesia, clinical leader, and other healthcare professional (as needed).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Associate's degree preferred
- Experience: 1 to 3 years of surgical scheduling experience
Additional Information
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 LifeBridge 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.
LifeBridge 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. LifeBridge 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.