Surgical Scheduling Specialist - Dynamic Healthcare Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Paid time off

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join our Ohio-based outpatient operations in Columbus. You will manage and organize the surgery schedule, coordinate with multiple hospitals and providers, and ensure timely, accurate communications with patients and staff.

The role requires at least two years of healthcare experience, strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities to handle confidential situations with tact and diplomacy.

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, with poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofreading 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 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 and direct customers to address questions.
• Interact with patients, families, referring physicians and third-party carriers regarding patient-related issues.
• Demonstrate independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff and office staff to maximize department time and utilization.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join our Ohio-based outpatient operations in Columbus. You will manage and organize the surgery schedule, coordinate with multiple hospitals and providers, and ensure timely, accurate communications with patients and staff.

The role requires at least two years of healthcare experience, strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities to handle confidential situations with tact and diplomacy.