Surgery Scheduling Supervisor

Job Description Summary The Surgery Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for coordinating day-to-day logistics of the surgery scheduling team and overseeing the utilization of department assigned operating room blocks. Responsible for assigning workloads and managing staff. Develops strategic initiates to address OR utilization gaps. In addition to team and overall OR block oversight, this position will also schedule surgeries, communicate with patients, and communicate with physicians for a subset of surgeons in the department. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC005270 CHS - OR Schedulers Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The Surgery Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for coordinating day-to-day logistics of the surgery scheduling team and overseeing the utilization of department assigned operating room blocks. Responsible for assigning workloads and managing staff. Develops strategic initiates to address OR utilization gaps. In addition to team and overall OR block oversight, this position will also schedule surgeries, communicate with patients, and communicate with physicians for a subset of surgeons in the department. Additional Job Description Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 8 years of related work experience. Physical Requirements Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous Sitting: Continuous Walking: Continuous Climbing stairs: Infrequent Working indoors: Continuous Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent Working from elevated areas: Frequent Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent Kneeling: Infrequent Bending at the waist: Continuous Twisting at the waist: Frequent Squatting: Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous Reaching overhead: Frequent Reaching in all directions: Continuous Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous Full use of both legs: Continuous Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous Color discrimination: Continuous Depth perception : Continuous Peripheral vision: Continuous Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous Tactile sensory function: Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required : Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: