Surgery Scheduler- Ped & Adol Gyn

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Secretary to support surgical scheduling. You will coordinate with patients, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure efficient procedures, confirm patient eligibility, and arrange pre-operative testing and clearance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of medical secretarial experience, with a preference for surgical scheduling background.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical secretary experience required.
• Surgical scheduling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office software.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgeries by coordinating with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Confirms patient eligibility for surgery by reviewing records and insurance.
• Coordinates pre-operative testing and medical clearance.
• Ensures required equipment and supplies are available for procedures.
• Communicates changes in the schedule to all parties.
• Maintains accurate records of scheduled surgeries and related info.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

Medical terminology

Office skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Schedules surgeries, coordinates with patients, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely surgical procedures.

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.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

• 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.

Experience

• Two years of medical secretary experience, required.
• Surgical scheduling experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

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

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"