Surgery Scheduler-Multiple Openings Available

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

Job Description Summary: Schedules surgeries, coordinates with patients, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely surgical procedures. Job Description: Essential Functions: 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.

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.
• OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees