Surgical Scheduler

Ohio State University Physicians

. Ensure, organize, and maintain an active, accurate, and operational surgery schedule for assigned providers and service lines .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage surgery scheduling and coordinate with various stakeholders in a healthcare environment. Proficient in utilizing software applications for administrative support and maintaining accurate documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surgery SchedulingPatient CoordinationInterpersonal SkillsMS Office SuiteEPIC Experience

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Hard Skills

Surgery SchedulingPre-Operative Testing CoordinationDocumentation ManagementAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTact and DiplomacyOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS AccessMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Healthcare EnvironmentPatient InteractionAmbulatory Surgery CentersClinical Staff Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure, organize, and maintain an active, accurate, and operational surgery schedule for assigned providers and service lines
Coordinate surgeries and procedures with multiple hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers
Schedule and coordinate pre-operative testing
Communicate surgery orders and collect necessary documentation
Work 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 appropriate resources
Interact with patients, patients’ families, referring physicians, and third-party carriers regarding patient-related issues
Plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload using independent judgment
Communicate with clinical staff, medical secretaries, and service-line staff to meet customer and department needs and maximize department time and utilization

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
Knowledge of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofreading materials
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
EPIC experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health reimbursement accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Holidays
Wellness program