Surgical Scheduler — Patient‑Focused OR Coordinator

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented scheduling specialist to lead and manage an active surgical schedule across providers and service lines.

You will coordinate procedures with hospitals and ambulatory centers, arrange preoperative testing, and handle documentation with care. You will work closely with patients, families, physicians, staff and OR teams to ensure timely, accurate scheduling and strong service levels.

Qualifications

• Two Or More Years Of Experience In A Health Care Environment.
• High School Diploma.
• High Level Of Interpersonal Skills To Handle Sensitive And Confidential Situations. Position Continually Requires Demonstrated Poise, Tact And Diplomacy.
• Knowledge Of A Variety Of Computer Software Applications In Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database And Presentation Software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Continual Attention To Detail In Composing, Typing And Proofing Materials, Establishing Priorities And Meeting Deadlines.

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. Solve routine and complex customer problems directs customers to address specific questions.
• Interact with patients, patients’ families, referring physicians and third party carriers with regard to patient-related issues.
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff, medical secretaries and staff within the product/service line to ensure customer and department staff needs are met including, but not limited to, maximizing the departments time and utilization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Poise and diplomacy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented scheduling specialist to lead and manage an active surgical schedule across providers and service lines.

You will coordinate procedures with hospitals and ambulatory centers, arrange preoperative testing, and handle documentation with care. You will work closely with patients, families, physicians, staff and OR teams to ensure timely, accurate scheduling and strong service levels.