Surgery Scheduler
commonspirit
Surgery Scheduler
commonspirit· Orthopedic Surgery
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Surgery Scheduler, you will coordinate and schedule surgeries, procedures, and follow-up appointments across multiple physician teams, keeping each surgeon's operative, procedural, clinic, research, and administrative schedules aligned. You will serve as the central point of coordination for surgeons' overall practice across Seattle, RMC, and off-site clinic locations.
Every day you will manage day-of-visit patient flow, room patients, and handle phone and Cerner message communications to keep the clinic running smoothly. You will also provide procedure room support and step in for sick and vacation coverage to ensure continuity of care.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be highly organized and able to juggle multiple complex, overlapping schedules without losing track of details. You will also need strong communication skills and comfort working within Cerner and similar systems to keep surgeons, clinic staff, and patients coordinated.
Job Requirements
Required
- One (1) year of experience in healthcare or a related environment, with knowledge of medical/surgical terminology
- Experience with IBM/Cerner/IDX
- Excellent customer service, communication, and de-escalation skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Collaborative, reliable, and punctual
- Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason, required within 60 days of hire (only if required by the department for patient rooming and workflows)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Surgery Scheduler position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Surgery Scheduler role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Surgery Scheduler role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Surgery Scheduler role in the Orthopedic Surgery department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Surgery Scheduler at commonspirit belong to?
This Surgery Scheduler position is part of the Orthopedic Surgery department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Surgery Scheduler position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Surgery Scheduler job at commonspirit posted?
This Surgery Scheduler position at commonspirit was posted on Aug 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Surgery Scheduler
commonspirit
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