Daytime Surgery Scheduler – Benefits Eligible

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is hiring a full-time Medical Secretary to schedule surgeries, coordinating with patients, physicians and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely procedures.

Responsibilities include verifying eligibility, arranging pre-operative testing, ensuring supplies and equipment, maintaining records, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced, patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of medical secretary experience is required.
• Surgical scheduling experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of filing, word processing, spreadsheets, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries by coordinating with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Confirm patient eligibility by reviewing records and insurance.
• Coordinate pre-operative testing and medical clearance.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are available for scheduled surgeries.
• Communicate schedule changes to all relevant parties.
• Maintain accurate records of all scheduled surgeries.

Skills

Office skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is hiring a full-time Medical Secretary to schedule surgeries, coordinating with patients, physicians and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely procedures.

Responsibilities include verifying eligibility, arranging pre-operative testing, ensuring supplies and equipment, maintaining records, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced, patient‑focused environment.