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Overview Overview: The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling Pediatric Surgery procedures and occasional clinic visits. Previous Surgery or Procedural Scheduling experience is preferred for this role. Utilize Epic, OpTime, and Outlook to accurately schedule procedures in a variety of clinical environments. Coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary ("combo") procedures in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize scheduling and resource utilization. Manage and coordinates procedure schedules for multiple surgeons, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Support the onboarding and training of newly hired schedulers through orientation and precepting. 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" #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital

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