Scheduler - Cath Lab

Prime Healthcare•Passaic, NJ

11d•$15 - $20

About The Position

Overview St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com . Responsibilities The centralized scheduler is directly accountable to the Admitting Leadership the Centralized Scheduler routinely schedules tests/procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include, but is not limited to; Clinic visits, Surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur. Coordinates with departments as necessary. Ensures that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations if applicable. Notifies departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel. Qualifications Education and Work Experience 1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires) 2. Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements 3. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred 4. Knowledge of medical terminology 5. Effective written and verbal communication skills 6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines 7. Analytical and problem-solving skills 8. Customer Services experience required 9. Strong clerical and computer skills Pay Transparency St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.49 to $20.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)
Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements
1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Customer Services experience required
Strong clerical and computer skills

Nice To Haves

1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred

Responsibilities

routinely schedules tests/procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include, but is not limited to; Clinic visits, Surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur.
Coordinates with departments as necessary.
Ensures that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations if applicable.
Notifies departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries.
Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.