Surgery Scheduler

OhioHealth Corporation; Ohio; Remote; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation in Riverside is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to handle daily scheduling of inpatient and outpatient procedures, verify demographics and insurance, and guide patients on check-in and preparation. This remote, full-time role emphasizes high service standards, familiarity with medical terminology, and a background in healthcare or scheduling.

On-site is not required; we support efficient patient flow and manage appeals for denied procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical procedures
• Basic computer and typing skills
• 2 years experience in a healthcare setting or 2 years scheduling experience
• 2 years secretarial or unit clerk experience

Responsibilities

• Scheduling functions: screens and directs calls, schedules patient services, pre-registration updates, coordinates cancellations and rescheduling, monitors daily schedules.
• Customer service: handles calls promptly, informs management of complaints, maintains confidentiality.
• Assists interdepartment communication with physicians, managers, and staff.
• Identifies and implements problem solutions and participates in process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

High School or GED

Job description

## Surgery Scheduler (Remote)Apply: RIVERSIDE SOUTH MEDICAL BUILDING: Full time: Posted Today: JR161337**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for the daily scheduling of all in-patient and/or out-patient procedures. Verifies demographic and insurance information. Requires knowledge of medical procedures and terminology. Provides exceptional customer service. Educates patients of where they need to check in for procedures and how to come prepared. This position will also manage the appeals process for procedures/surgeries that have been denied by insurance.**Responsibilities And Duties:**70% Scheduling Functions: Screens and directs telephone calls, scheduling patients services for all Centers. Provides detailed information on all services and resources in multiple departments and services. Interviews and obtains necessary information to process patient registration. Updates each patient pre-registration, coordinates cancellation and re-scheduling, takes calls from various areas of health centers regarding patient's schedule or status. Monitors progress of daily schedules. 20% Customer Service: Screens and directs calls within three rings and according to established quality customer service standards. Informs management of patient complaints or other service concerns. Maintains confidentiality in all communications. 5% Identifies and coordinates needs and effectively communicates with other departments and individuals, including physicians, department managers, and office staff regarding needs. 5% Identifies and implements problem solutions. Participates in department process improvement efforts. Participates in meetings, work related classes and orientation of coworkers. Performs other miscellaneous duties as needed. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**High School or GED (Required)**Additional Job Description:**Knowledge of medical procedures; Basic computer and typing skills; 2 years experience in a healthcare setting or 2 years scheduling experience ; 2 years secretarial or unit clerk experience.**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**Neurosurgery Riverside