Scheduler

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 2 years experience in a Surgical Coordinating role in busy multiple physician practice
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable,Word processing and computer experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Working Shift: Monday-Friday
• Day Shift, 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

• Obtaining correct surgical booking information, utilizing EMR, navigating through patient chart, placing PAT orders, following PAT completion, authorizations, acquiring patient PCP and specialty clearances, and scheduling pre-post operative appointments within the practice
• Constant communication with hospitals, surgical centers, patients clearance providers, practice providers, and patients throughout the process of surgical optimization
• Excellent customer service skills, problem solving skills, multitasking, self-sufficiency, detail oriented, and effective and clear communicator

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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary 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