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Scheduling Coordinator

Denville, NJOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$20–$27 /hrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • EMR
  • Athena
  • medical terminology
  • HIPAA
  • OSHA
  • confidential information

Nice to have

  • similar role

Role summary

The Surgical Scheduler performs administrative and clinical duties to support physicians and care teams in pre-operative patient care. Responsibilities include obtaining referrals and pre-certifications, scheduling procedures and tests, confirming patient clearances and consents, managing documentation, finalizing schedules, coordinating special requirements, and communicating with patients while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines. The role requires a HS Diploma or GED, 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, EMR experience (Athena preferred), and strong medical terminology knowledge.

Located in:

Denville, New Jersey 07834The Surgical Scheduler performs a variety of administrative and clinical duties to include support of the physician and care team in providing quality medical care to patients. The scheduler acts as a connector for the provider and patient throughout the pre-operative process.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of procedures
  • Scheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workup
  • Confirming clearance and consents are in order
  • Faxing all required documentation (patients consents, clearances, results, H&P., etc.) to the OR, confirming receipt of same
  • Finalizing schedule, arranging any special requirements (ex. equipment needs, verifies schedule with provider and patient, coordinates add-ons, follows proper procedure regarding conflicts)
  • Patient communications while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience

  • HS Diploma or GED required
  • 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
  • EMR experience, Athena preferred
  • Strong medical terminology knowledge
  • Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies
  • Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; requires details, data and facts that must be analyzed and challenged prior to making decisions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity.
  • Ability to face multiple deadlines that must be met on time.
  • Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendly exchange with others.
  •  Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes.

Featured Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K with automatic employer contribution.
  • PTO and Paid Holidays.
  • Company paid Life Insurance.
  • Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to additional life insurance.
  • Access to a variety of Wellness programs. 

The compensation range for this position is $20.00/hour– $27.00/hour. Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. 

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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