<strong>Overview<br><br></strong>M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.<br><br>Amana Healthcare is a leading long-term care and rehabilitation provider in the Middle East and GCC, and the region’s pioneer in post-acute care services. It offers comprehensive long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, transitional care, and home healthcare. As part of the M42 network, Amana is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care tailored to the needs of individuals requiring complex or extended recovery support.<br><br>The Operating Room Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures to ensure the efficient utilization of operating rooms, equipment, and clinical staff. The role serves as a key liaison between surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, patients, and other hospital departments to facilitate smooth surgical operations while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and patient care standards.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Schedule elective, urgent, and emergency surgical procedures in accordance with guidelines.</li><li>Coordinate operating room availability, surgeon schedules, anesthesia coverage, and required resources.</li><li>Review and verify surgical booking requests for completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Ensure appropriate allocation of operating rooms based on procedure type, duration, and priority.</li><li>Verify patient demographics, medical records, and required documentation prior to scheduling.</li><li>Ensure pre-operative requirements, tests, and clearances are completed before surgery dates.</li><li>Communicate surgery dates and scheduling information to patients and relevant departments as required.</li><li>Maintain accurate surgical schedules and records within the hospital information system.</li><li>Track cancellations, delays, and scheduling conflicts and assist in identifying process improvements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality and data protection requirements.</li><li>Adhere to hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support initiatives aimed at improving operating room efficiency, patient flow, and service quality.</li><li>Participate in departmental audits and quality improvement activities.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 2-3 years of scheduling, administrative, or coordination experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.</li><li>Experience in operating room, surgical services, or perioperative services is preferred.</li></ul>