Scheduler, Orthopedic Surgery-Hybrid Req #: 0000178290
Category: Billing/Collections/Registration
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: MG Orthopedics - North
Pay Range: $17.25 - $24.37 per hour
Location: 130 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, NJ 07661

Job Title: Scheduler, Orthopedic Surgery-Hybrid

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: MG Orthopedics - North

Req#: 0000178290

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.25 - $24.37 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for scheduling all patient surgical procedures for the practice at affiliated hospitals and surgical centers for multiple Orthopedic Surgeons.

Travel Requirement:

Location: Jersey City, NJ - travel to Essex and Bergen county satellite offices for coverage, willing to travel regionally within 45 minutes of anchor location.

Hybrid: This position requires on-site training for the first 4-6 weeks, followed by a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or EquivalentTwo years of work experience in a medical office setting with medical receptionist or surgical scheduling experienceKnowledge of medical terminology desirable, Word processing and computer experience

Scheduling Requirements:

Working Shift: Monday-FridayDay Shift, Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful mannerVerifies necessary information: demographics/Insurance/ Primary Care Physician, Procedure and lateralitySchedules and coordinates patients' surgical appointments to all participating locations and non-surgical related diagnostic studies including, but not limited to ESI and CT myelogramsMaintains paper and computerized logging systemAnswers questions regarding patient's surgical appointments and testingAssembles/prepares patient's surgical chartsHave patient sign Financial Policy and address any Collection AlertsSchedules patients procedure, Pre-operative testing , Medical clearance, Orthotic and Post-Operative appointmentsCompletes reservation form and sends over to appropriate Hospital along with all Facility formsReviews physicians schedules weeklyFor any cancelations/Rescheduled cases, must send notification to facility and PhysicianWork with the Doctor to accommodate other patients to fill OR scheduleFollow up 1 week prior to patients surgical date: all Lab, EKG and Clearances resultsFax to appropriate facility, PCP and scan into ECW along with fax confirmations and assign to your Physicians PoolSchedules, obtains room and calls insurance to verify benefits and authorize admission, etc, for any urgent add on cases, within 24 hoursReview each chart/patient to ensure everything has been completed prior to surgery date, including, dental letter, clearance, PAT's, lab results, precert is completed and consent is signed and the hospital has all information

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer