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Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

The Surgical Services Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and maintaining accurate surgical schedules to support safe, efficient patient care and smooth operating room operations.
You would ensure surgical cases are scheduled accurately, priorities are managed appropriately, and communication between providers, anesthesia, and Surgical Services remains clear and timely.

This role reports to the Director of Surgical Services.

Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):

• Surgical case scheduling and coordination across multiple providers
• Prioritization and time management in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical teams
• Proficiency in Cerner and surgical scheduling systems
• Strong attention to detail to support accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety

(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation

• Structured onboarding with hands-on training alongside experienced Surgical Services schedulers
• Supportive, team-based environment that encourages questions, collaboration, and learning
• Ongoing guidance and feedback to build confidence in scheduling systems, workflows, and communication

(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture

• Hands-on onboarding with structured training in surgical scheduling workflows and systems
• One-on-one support from experienced team members to build confidence and accuracy
• Collaborative, supportive culture that promotes learning, communication, and continuous improvement

Essential Job Duties:

• Consults with Surgical Services leadership to manage scheduling priorities and daily workflow
• Schedules surgical cases accurately while coordinating provider needs, operating room availability, and anesthesia coverage
• Maintains up-to-date surgical schedules within Cerner to ensure real-time accuracy
• Serves as a communication liaison between the scheduling office, operating room, providers, and staff
• Answers and routes calls, messages, and inquiries promptly to support efficient operations
• Supports and mentors new staff as needed to ensure consistency and quality in scheduling practices
  

Qualifications:

• Excellent English reading and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Comfortable working with computers and scheduling systems
• Effective keyboarding and data entry skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!
  

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.