Surgical Scheduling Specialist – OR Flow & Coordination

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking an organized Scheduling Clerk to support operating room procedures. The role involves coordinating cases, collecting admission information, and ensuring timely anesthesia availability while performing standard clerical tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience with scheduling software and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and patient-focused service are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to read and follow instructions in English.
• Knowledge of healthcare environment and patient processing with computerized scheduling software.
• Able to perform clerical tasks (typing, filing, sorting, copying).
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and other computer programs.
• Strong service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care knowledge per unit policies.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, reschedules and cancels cases as directed.
• Obtains necessary admission information during scheduling procedures.
• Assures anesthesia availability.
• Alerts appropriate personnel when equipment or instrumentation is required.
• Coordinates scheduling with other departments.
• Alerts when scheduling conflicts occur.
• Maintains and communicates block times with surgeons and offices.
• Receives and processes a high volume of calls; transfers as needed.
• Processes data from physician offices to provide complete schedules.
• Maintains office supplies for departmental use.
• Distributes data to correct individuals while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.
• Provides support to main desk personnel for information and supplies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

English reading

HIPAA confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Scheduling software

EMR

Job description

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking an organized Scheduling Clerk to support operating room procedures. The role involves coordinating cases, collecting admission information, and ensuring timely anesthesia availability while performing standard clerical tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience with scheduling software and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and patient-focused service are essential.