What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procedure Scheduler - Hand & Ortho Center position at Kettering Health?
Job Details
KH Washington Township | Full-Time | 8 Hour Shift Days
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Procedure Scheduler supports safe, timely, and efficient surgical care by coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures, serving as a key liaison between patients, clinical teams, and administrative staff. This role ensures accurate documentation, effective communication, and compliance with regulatory standards to optimize perioperative operations and patient experience. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
Required Education
Preferred Qualifications
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.
KH Washington Township | Full-Time | 8 Hour Shift Days
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Procedure Scheduler supports safe, timely, and efficient surgical care by coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures, serving as a key liaison between patients, clinical teams, and administrative staff. This role ensures accurate documentation, effective communication, and compliance with regulatory standards to optimize perioperative operations and patient experience. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
Required Education
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with scheduling responsibilities
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for office-based positions only (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
- Proficiency with scheduling software and electronic health records (EHR), preferably Epic
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
- Customer service orientation
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
- Employee is trained and competent with the universal protocol
- Employee is trained and competent in disaster planning
- Employee is trained and competent in hand hygiene
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a healthcare-related field
- 2 or more years of experience in healthcare, with direct experience in surgical or procedural scheduling
- Certification in medical scheduling or related area
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.