Surgery Scheduler

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

10h

About The Position

Schedules surgeries, coordinates with patients, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely surgical procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Knowledge of filing, word processing, spreadsheet, medical terminology, coding, and office skills.
• Excellent customer service skills to interact with department staff and the public.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with the public in a polite and effective manner.
• Two years of medical secretary experience, required.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical scheduling experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgeries by coordinating with patients, physicians, and other medical staff.
• Confirms patient eligibility for surgery by reviewing medical records and insurance coverage.
• Coordinates pre-operative testing and medical clearance for patients.
• Ensures that all necessary equipment and supplies are available for the scheduled surgeries.
• Communicates any changes in the surgical schedule to all relevant parties.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all scheduled surgeries and related information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED