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Scheduling Coordinator (Temp)

Primary Location Fontana, California Employee Status: Temporary Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Full-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Day Salary $27.07 - $29.86 / hour
Job Number 1444851 Date Posted 09/14/2026
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Job Summary:

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Essential Responsibilities:


  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

  • Arranges for special needs as ordered by the physician on the surgery scheduling form (ex. Blood, equipment, techs).

  • Arranges case priority according to established guidelines for each O.R. block (example: M.D. assist case, children and elderly, general anesthesia, and other cases.

  • Notifies various departments of scheduling (i.e. Insurance, Pathology, Radiology, Business Office, and other appropriate departments).

  • Prints the daily operating room schedule and other schedules as needed Distributes appropriately.

  • Receives cancellations from patients and physicians.

  • Cancels all preoperative appointments.

  • Follows the cancellation procedure for notifying physicians and appropriate departments.

  • o Schedules cases to fill cancellations for maximum utilization of operating room.

  • Contacts physicians, appropriate departments and outside hospitals/physicians who perform surgery at Kaiser to obtain and provide all pertinent information regarding scheduling of operations.

  • Schedules patients for all pre-operative appointments (CARE and INFORM computer scheduling) including: History and physical exam, lab tests, pre-op education class and preadmission interview.

  • Schedules medical clearance, EKG, blood type and cross, physical therapy, special testing and pre-surgery consults as needed.

  • Negotiates surgery date and all prescribed appointments with patients so that these are accomplished within appropriate time frames.

  • Gives patients special dietary instructions and preparations for tests.

  • Prints and mails confirmation letter and instructions to patients in a timely manner.

  • One day in advance of surgery, gives patients their lime of surgery, check-in time and location and NPO status (dietary restrictions).

  • Contacts patients who -no show- pre-op appointments and scheduled tests.

  • Reschedules these appointments.

  • Provides statistical reports for the Operating Room Committee, Administration and Surgical Departments.

  • Performs other duties as required. Equipment Utilized: IBM-PC, (INFORM/CARE, Word-processing, Email), Typewriter, Omnifax, Duplicating Machine, Calculator) Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • Typing 25 wpm, Successfully passing the Basic Computer Literacy Assessment,MedicalTerminology Test required.Alltesting must be completed by the end of the posting period. Good telephone skills and experience. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships and courteous interactions with members, co-workers and the public.
Education
  • Completion of a Medical Terminology course offered by an accredited educational institution
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:
  • N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A.

Notes:

  • This is a temporary position for approximately 6months
Primary Location: California,Fontana,Palm Court II Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Temporary Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B05|USW|Local 7600 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Fontana Medical Center - New - Surgery Scheduling - 0801 Pay Range: $27.07 - $29.86 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

  • Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

  • Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

  • Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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