Operating Room Surgery Scheduler

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

CHI St. Alexius is looking for a Full Time Operating Room Surgery Scheduler to join the team!

The Surgery Scheduler works under the general supervision of the Clinical Coordinator.  Provides and performs secretarial, receptionist and scheduling services associated with the overall operation of Surgical Services in accordance with the mission and philosophy of St. Alexius Medical Center.   All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Medical Center.

What You'll Do:

•        Answers telephone promptly using proper phone etiquette.
•        Maintains accurate and current surgery schedule.
•        Communicates with Clinical Coordinator/Controller changes in the surgery schedule.                              
•        Provides assistance to physicians, patients, family members, visitors and staff as necessary.
•       Confers with OR Controller regarding room scheduling, block assignments, add-on cases, physician questions and concerns.
•       Adheres to St. Alexius Medical Center mission, values, and Journey Beyond Excellence expectation to foster a compassionate, healing environment providing                physiological, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and visitors. 

Education: High School student, graduate or equivalent.                                                                                    

Licensure: None

Experience: No previous experience required.

Skills: Computer ability, telephone proficiency/etiquette, basic office/receptionist skills.                                                                                        

Interpersonal Skills: Good Communication skills necessary because of constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors and medical center staff.