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How much do perioperative scheduler jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for perioperative scheduler in the United States is $19.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a perioperative scheduler?

Perioperative schedulers are administrative professionals responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgeries and related procedures in a healthcare facility. They work closely with surgeons, nurses, patients, and other staff to ensure that operating rooms and surgical teams are efficiently utilized. Their duties include verifying patient information, confirming procedure details, managing the surgery calendar, and handling any changes or cancellations. Perioperative schedulers play a vital role in ensuring that surgical services run smoothly and that patients receive timely care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a perioperative scheduler?

To thrive as a Perioperative Scheduler, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of medical terminology, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in healthcare scheduling. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, surgical scheduling software, and hospital information systems is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities help set standout performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient surgical workflows, minimizing scheduling conflicts, and maintaining patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a perioperative scheduler and how can they be managed?

Perioperative Schedulers often encounter challenges such as last-minute surgery cancellations, coordinating between multiple departments, and managing changes in surgeon or patient availability. Staying organized, communicating proactively with surgical teams, and utilizing scheduling software can help manage these issues. Developing strong relationships with clinical staff and being adaptable are key to ensuring that surgical schedules run smoothly and patient care is not disrupted.

What degree do you need to be a perioperative scheduler?

Perioperative schedulers typically do not require a specific degree but benefit from a high school diploma or equivalent. Relevant skills include knowledge of medical terminology, scheduling software, and healthcare procedures, with some employers preferring candidates with postsecondary education or certifications in healthcare administration or medical office management.
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Infographic showing various Perioperative Scheduler job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,834 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Director Perioperative Patient Care Services MHB

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY • On-site

$133K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Catholic Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 179 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

127th of 889 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm with start and end variability based on needs and responsibilities
Summary:
The Director, Perioperative Services is responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, patient centered care through the perioperative continuum. The Director, Perioperative Services is responsible for the operation of the department and the measurement, assessment and continuous improvement of the department's performance.
The Director, Perioperative Services is the leader of the team accountable for 24 hour management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, management of human, fiscal and other resources, development of personnel, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, strategic planning and the fostering of inter-disciplinary collaborative relationships within selected units(s) or area(s) of responsibility and health care institution as a whole.
The Director, Perioperative Services is responsible for the operational and financial management of the Perioperative Services department including responsibility for daily management and long term tactical planning and systems changes needed to optimize operational and financial efficiencies.
The position requires the individual to successfully demonstrate strong planning, organizational, critical thinking, influencing and computer skills.
Key functional areas of responsibility will include Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, PACU, ASU, MPU (GI and DAC), DPU, PST, Central Sterile, Perioperative Scheduling and equipment and supply selection, procurement and processing.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
  • Graduate of accredited professional nursing program
  • Current RN Licensure in the State of New York
  • Bachelors Degree in nursing required
  • MSN or equivalent required OR current enrollment in a MSN or equivalent program with completion within two (2) years

EXPERIENCE
  • Five (5) or more years of staff nurse experience in the OR required
  • Three to five (3-5) years of experience in the daily leadership, supervision and operation of clinical nursing practice in an OR setting
  • Critical Care experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with all levels of unit personnel, as well as physicians, families, visitors and to manage the activities of a diverse group of professional, nonprofessional and clerical employees
  • Demonstrated leadership skills (people management, relationship-building, inspiring, problem-solving, facilitating, and executing)
  • Strong ability to influence customers, change behaviors and attain operational goals and objectives
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills with all levels of associates and management
  • Planning skills to develop goals and objectives in concert with those of the hospital and implements action plans to meet those goals
  • Analytical ability to identify opportunities for improvements as well as positive problems resolution
  • Excellent critical thinking/analysis and creative problem solving skills
  • Able to demonstrate strong cost and operational efficiency analysis skills
  • Teaching abilities to promote optimum orientation and continuing education of staff
  • Budgeting skills to control fiscal operations of selected unit(s) and/or area(s) of responsibility and to identify and explain variances
  • Has current knowledge of health care trends and issues and relates same to hospital and work area environment
  • Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint software applications

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Hospital conditions
  • May necessitate travel between facilities

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Formed in 1998 under four religious sponsors, Catholic Health in Buffalo, NY is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, physician practices, and other community based ministries. Today, the system has two religious sponsors, the Diocese of Buffalo and the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, who carried on its Mission across the Buffalo-Niagara region. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need. Catholic Health is making the largest investment in its history, dedicating more than $100 million in state-of-the- art technology that will connect our hospitals, home care, long-term care, clinician offices, health centers and ancillary services with patients throughout the area. This transformational investment marks a major milestone for our healing ministry, which dates back more than 165 years.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Buffalo, NY, US

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