Patient Access Opportunities

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Registration or Scheduling Coordinator to manage physician appointment scheduling, admission, pre-registration, insurance verification, and patient liability determination. The coordinator provides accurate, up-to-date information to clinical staff and patients, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across all product and service line areas.

Location: University Hospital. Scheduled Hours: 40.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months of customer service or healthcare experience.
• Proficiency with PC, Windows, Excel, and intranet/internet navigation tools.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and third-party reimbursement processes (preferred).
• Ability to work in multiple systems for assigned tasks, including management and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and presentation skills.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a lively environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule return appointments and other assigned appointments.
• Collect and verify accurate appointment, demographic, and insurance information to support clinical and financial needs.
• Coordinate physician and consumer requests, providing support across product and service line areas.
• Resolve routine and complex customer problems and instruct patients or staff on where to address specific questions.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff, medical secretaries, and product/service line staff to meet customer and department needs.
• Use a variety of software packages, including the Electronic Medical Record, scheduling and registration systems, ABN, eligibility, document management software, and other relevant tools.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare experience

PC Windows Excel

Intranet navigation tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Scheduling systems

Registration systems

ABN

Eligibility software

Document management software

Job description

Registration or Scheduling Coordinator

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Registration or Scheduling Coordinator to manage physician appointment scheduling, admission, pre-registration, insurance verification, and patient liability determination. The coordinator provides accurate, up-to-date information to clinical staff and patients, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across all product and service line areas.

Responsibilities

• Schedule return appointments and other assigned appointments.
• Collect and verify accurate appointment, demographic, and insurance information to support clinical and financial needs.
• Coordinate physician and consumer requests, providing support across product and service line areas.
• Resolve routine and complex customer problems and instruct patients or staff on where to address specific questions.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff, medical secretaries, and product/service line staff to meet customer and department needs.
• Use a variety of software packages, including the Electronic Medical Record, scheduling and registration systems, ABN, eligibility, document management software, and other relevant tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum six months of customer service or healthcare experience.
• Proficiency with PC, Windows, Excel, and intranet/internet navigation tools.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and third‑party reimbursement processes (preferred).
• Ability to work in multiple systems for assigned tasks, including management and reporting.
• Strong problem‑solving and presentation skills.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a lively environment.

Location: University Hospital
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.