Surgical Scheduler – Orthopedics

Ohio State University Physicians

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDublin • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scheduling and coordinating surgeries within a healthcare environment, utilizing strong communication and organizational skills to manage diverse workloads and ensure timely patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surgery SchedulingEpic ExperienceInterpersonal CommunicationAttention to DetailHealthcare Administration

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Hard Skills

Surgery CoordinationPre-Operative Testing SchedulingDocumentation ManagementComputer Software ApplicationsMS WordMS ExcelMS AccessMS PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTact and DiplomacyProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Healthcare EnvironmentPatient InteractionAmbulatory Surgery CentersClinical Staff CoordinationCustomer Service

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 closely with patients, physicians, staff, and operating rooms to provide accurate, timely, and responsive scheduling
Provide administrative support and solve 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 regularly with clinical staff, medical secretaries, and staff within the product/service line to meet customer and department needs
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
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
Knowledge of computer software applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines

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