Surgery Scheduler III, Neuroscience
How this pay compares
This posting states $28.53–$39.94 an hour. Open medical scheduler jobs in California post a median of $28.99 an hour, the middle half $26.06–$31.53, across 66 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical schedulers employed in California earn a median of $26.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Sutter Health here: National Union of Healthcare Workers at Sacramento, CA (58 workers, contract up for renewal 8 Jan 2026). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Medicare gives Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
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About the job
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central
Position Overview
Maintains scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned department(s). Coordinates surgical services with physicians' offices, and other related departments and may be required to verify room and equipment availability. Responsible for documentation of patient's procedure and physician information; logs the completed procedures; and may generate a surgical procedure charge sheet. Performs additional associated duties as requested by manager, while simultaneously ensuring the accuracy of the schedule.
*This position is hybrid (most days remote and occasional days onsite).
Job Description
EDUCATION
- HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 2 years of recent experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Intermediate computer skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement, data entry and scheduling programs.
- Verbal/written communication skills for frequent and challenging contact with physicians, employees, patients and patient families; requires patience and compassion.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete assignments within the time allotted and maintain standard workflow.
- Ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.
- Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.
- Active listening skills; including interpersonal skills and telephone communication.
- Applies moderate mental application and concentration to handle multiple procedures and interruptions throughout the day.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $28.53 to $39.94 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
From Sutter Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sutter Health
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with more than 20 (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) hospitals, 600+ (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) care locations and 57,000+ (source: Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health) employees serving Northern California and the Central Coast. Sources: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview; Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health
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