Scheduling Coordinator

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

1d • $18 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to support Perioperative Administrative Services. This role is responsible for registering and scheduling patients in accordance with established procedures. Key duties include pre-screening patients to determine financial responsibility, securing legal consents and insurance documentation, assigning rooms based on clinical criteria, verifying insurance coverage, coordinating with Outcomes Managers, and obtaining pre-certification authorizations as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospital experience in registration preferred.
• Hospital experience in billing preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong comprehension of Medical terminology and CPT code procedural classification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately schedules procedural appointments for ancillary services. Obtains all information required by the various departments and documents confirmation information in OR Scheduling system.
• Clearly documents in computer system all special needs and requirements of case.
• Communicates intra-departmental needs for surgical case and documents confirmation information to show readiness for procedure.
• Completes quality check for accuracy of case detail.
• Confirms next day’s procedural appointments with Medical office staff.
• Handles departmental paperwork flow in a manner consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Readily communicates professionally with ancillary departments to insure accuracy of procedural appointments scheduled. Calls Medical office staff directly with questions or for clarification of procedure or special needs.
• Reviews scheduled procedures for next day’s schedule for accuracy and completeness.
• Schedules procedures based on procedural need, available time and service line and equipment requirements.
• Schedules cases via fax, email, telephone call or face to face interaction with Medical staff.
• Schedules surgical cases in OR Management Scheduling system, following all departmental procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Schedules procedures in appropriate area based on procedural requirements.
• Takes initiative to move cases, attentive to vertical scheduling, procedural and equipment needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED