Surgery Scheduling Specialist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in the United States seeks a Medical Secretary to schedule surgeries and coordinate with patients, physicians, and staff to ensure efficient, timely procedures. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of medical secretary experience, with surgical scheduling experience preferred.

You will review records, confirm insurance coverage, arrange pre-operative testing, and maintain scheduling records.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Medical terminology

Office skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scheduling software

Medical coding systems

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in the United States seeks a Medical Secretary to schedule surgeries and coordinate with patients, physicians, and staff to ensure efficient, timely procedures. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of medical secretary experience, with surgical scheduling experience preferred.

You will review records, confirm insurance coverage, arrange pre-operative testing, and maintain scheduling records.