Bariatric Scheduling Specialist – Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is seeking a Coordinator Scheduler for the Bariatric Program to coordinate patient appointments and ensure a smooth patient experience. You will work with patients, physicians, and staff to schedule visits and maintain accurate information.

The role requires collaboration, attention to detail, and proficiency with EPIC and Microsoft Office to support daily operations and timely care coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of healthcare experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Managing scheduling work queues and in-basket messages within EPIC.
• Verifying insurance, pre-authorizations and referrals have been obtained.
• Providing support to team when needed.
• Communicating appointment details with patients and addressing scheduling inquiries.
• Maintaining accurate patient information and documentation within medical records.
• Demonstrating excellent customer service in communication with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Demonstrating the ability to adapt to change in the workload as required in a timely manner.

Skills

Scheduling

Patient coordination

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is seeking a Coordinator Scheduler for the Bariatric Program to coordinate patient appointments and ensure a smooth patient experience. You will work with patients, physicians, and staff to schedule visits and maintain accurate information.

The role requires collaboration, attention to detail, and proficiency with EPIC and Microsoft Office to support daily operations and timely care coordination.