Surgery Scheduler: Efficient OR Coordination

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate operating room schedules and patient flow. You will collaborate with physicians, staff, and patients to ensure timely surgical procedures and efficient use of resources.

You will also coordinate pre-operative testing, confirm eligibility, and support onboarding of newly hired schedulers, while delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical secretary experience, required.
• Surgical scheduling experience preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

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.

Skills

Filing and admin skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic OpTime scheduling

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate operating room schedules and patient flow. You will collaborate with physicians, staff, and patients to ensure timely surgical procedures and efficient use of resources.

You will also coordinate pre-operative testing, confirm eligibility, and support onboarding of newly hired schedulers, while delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.