Surgical Scheduler – Orthopedics

Ohio State University Physicians

Surgical Scheduler coordinating orthopedic surgeries, testing, and documentation for Ohio State University Physicians. Supporting patients, providers, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeDublin • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $29 per hourWebsite

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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 Epic and Microsoft Office tools to maintain accurate records and ensure efficient operations.

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Surgery SchedulingEpic ExperienceInterpersonal CommunicationAttention to DetailHealthcare Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Surgery CoordinationPre-Operative Testing SchedulingDocumentation CollectionMS WordMS ExcelMS AccessMS PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTact and DiplomacyProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

EpicMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

HealthcareSurgeryPatient CoordinationAmbulatory Surgery CentersClinical Staff Interaction

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 surgical documentation
Work 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 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
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofreading materials
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

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