Surgery Scheduler - Surgery Clinic

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced medical secretary to schedule surgeries and coordinate with patients, physicians, and staff. You will verify patient eligibility, arrange pre-operative testing, and maintain accurate scheduling records.

Two years of medical secretary experience and strong Microsoft Office skills are required, with excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities to interact with the public and medical teams.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical secretary experience required.
• Scheduling surgeries and coordinating with patients, physicians and staff.
• Proficient in filing, word processing, spreadsheets and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries by coordinating with patients, physicians and medical staff.
• Confirm patient eligibility for surgery by reviewing medical records and insurance.
• Coordinate pre-operative testing and medical clearance.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and related information.

Skills

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview:Job Description Summary:Schedules surgeries, coordinates with patients, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely surgical procedures.Job Description: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, WalkingFREQUENTLY: (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, SittingAdditional 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"