Surgery Scheduler - Surgery Clinic

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Surgical Scheduler responsible for scheduling surgeries and coordinating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in medical scheduling, and outstanding interpersonal skills to enhance patient and staff interactions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgeries by coordinating with patients, physicians, and medical staff.
• Reviews medical records and insurance coverage to confirm patient eligibility for surgery.
• Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are available for scheduled surgeries.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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, 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"

About the company

Nationwide Children's Hospital is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care teaching hospital located in Columbus, Ohio.

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