Surgical Scheduler – Hand Center

Ohio State University Physicians

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $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 healthcare providers, patients, and administrative staff. Proficient in utilizing software tools to maintain accurate records and ensure timely operations in a healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surgery SchedulingEpic ExperienceInterpersonal CommunicationMS Office ProficiencyHealthcare Administration

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Hard Skills

Surgery CoordinationPre-Operative Testing SchedulingDocumentation ManagementAttention to DetailWorkload Prioritization

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTact and DiplomacyProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

EpicMS WordMS ExcelMS AccessMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Healthcare EnvironmentPatient InteractionSurgical DocumentationAmbulatory Surgery CentersCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 surgical documentation
Work with patients, physicians, staff, and operating rooms to provide accurate, timely, and responsive scheduling
Provide administrative support and resolve routine and complex customer problems
Direct customers to appropriate resources for specific questions
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 product/service-line staff to meet customer and department needs and maximize department time and utilization

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma
2 or more years of experience in a healthcare environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Epic experience preferred
Strong and efficient interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
Continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health reimbursement accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Wellness program