Scheduler, Pool - Morris County Surgical Center

UnitedHealth Group • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

402d • $34,403 - $62,192

About The Position

The Scheduler at SCA Health plays a crucial role in coordinating outpatient surgeries and procedures, ensuring that all necessary patient information is accurately captured and communicated. This position is integral to maintaining efficient operations within the surgery center, supporting both the medical staff and patients by managing schedules, verifying insurance benefits, and facilitating communication among various departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum one (1) year scheduling experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor's office
• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Schedule all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by the physician or the physician's office staff.
• Obtain and add patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system.
• Contact payers to verify patient benefits and obtain necessary authorization.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing to ensure availability of needed equipment, requested staff, and/or ancillary services.
• Prepare and distribute the daily surgery schedule to the Nursing Managers, RNs, Pre-Op and PACU Nurse and Technicians, Business Office Manager.
• Capture complete and accurate clinical, demographic and insurance information on patients scheduled at the surgery center.
• Communicate to the Director of Nursing and other appropriate employees for same day and next day add-on cases.
• Communicate any potential scheduling conflicts to the Director of Nursing.
• Promptly communicate any patient problems to the Business Office Manager and/or Director of Nursing.
• Maintain positive communications with the medical staff members and their office personnel.
• Track cancellations.
• Monitor and maintain and release block time.
• Prepare daily bank deposits for monies received at the surgery center.
• Cross-train to cover the front desk for lunches, breaks, and extended absences of the Receptionist/Admitting Clerk.
• Perform other clerical duties as directed by the Business Office Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from USD $16.54 to USD $29.90

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees