Surgical Scheduler: OR & Center Coordination Expert

Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage active surgery schedules and coordinate procedures across hospitals and ambulatory centers in Columbus, OH.

You will arrange pre-operative testing, communicate orders, and ensure timely documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with patients, families, clinicians and third party carriers.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a health care environment.
• High school diploma required.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations, with poise, tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure, organize, and maintain an active, accurate, and operational surgery schedule by coordinating all surgeries and procedures for assigned providers and service lines.
• Coordinate surgical procedures with multiple hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, schedule and coordinate pre-operative testing, communicate surgery orders, and collect necessary documentation for surgeries.
• Work closely with patients, physicians, staff and operating rooms to provide accurate, timely, and responsive scheduling.
• Provide administrative support and resolve routine and complex customer problems, directing customers to address specific questions.
• Interact with patients, patients’ families, referring physicians and third party carriers regarding patient-related issues.
• Exercise independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff, medical secretaries and staff within the product/service line to ensure needs are met and department time is utilized efficiently.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy / tact

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage active surgery schedules and coordinate procedures across hospitals and ambulatory centers in Columbus, OH.

You will arrange pre-operative testing, communicate orders, and ensure timely documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with patients, families, clinicians and third party carriers.