Surgery Scheduler- Ped & Adol Gyn

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Main Campus, Columbus, OH Until 10/7/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Overview:


 


 

Job Description Summary:


 

Schedules surgeries, coordinates with patients, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely surgical procedures.


 

Job Description:


 

Essential Functions:

  • Schedules surgeries by coordinating with patients, physicians, and other medical staff.
  • Confirms patient eligibility for surgery by reviewing medical records and insurance coverage.
  • Coordinates pre-operative testing and medical clearance for patients.
  • Ensures that all necessary equipment and supplies are available for the scheduled surgeries.
  • Communicates any changes in the surgical schedule to all relevant parties.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all scheduled surgeries and related information.


Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)


Certifications:

(not specified)


Skills:

  • Knowledge of filing, word processing, spreadsheet, medical terminology, coding, and office skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills to interact with department staff and the public. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with the public in a polite and effective manner.


Experience:

  • Two years of medical secretary experience, required.
  • Surgical scheduling experience, preferred.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)



 


 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

About this role

Summary

Schedules surgeries, coordinates with patients, staff, and physicians to ensure efficient procedures.

Job title

Surgery Scheduler- Ped & Adol Gyn

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Main Campus, Columbus, OH, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

office skillsmedical terminologycustomer service

Preferred skills

surgical scheduling

Specializations

surgical schedulingmedical recordspatient coordinationmedical terminology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbus, OH, USA

On-site City