Lead Surgery Scheduler – ST Health Presbyterian

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# Lead Surgery Scheduler - ST Health Presbyterian

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Administrative & Office Supprt
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
- Pay: $20.20–$32.01 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-31T15:00:20.263Z

## Description

**University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Lead Surgery Scheduler to help support ST Health Presbyterian.**

**Hours:**Monday-Friday, daylight
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