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Cooper University Health Care; East Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in South Jersey seeks a dedicated Scheduling Coordinator. The ideal candidate will manage patient appointments, ensure seamless transitions of care between departments, and collaborate with medical teams for optimal patient outcomes. Candidates should have experience in high-volume medical environments, a focus on patient service, and a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, and vision

Career growth opportunities through professional development

Competitive rates and compensation programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high volume ambulatory medical practice, emergency department, or hospital admissions.
• High school diploma required; some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule appointments for patients within set guidelines.
• Facilitate patient discharge by coordinating follow-up appointments.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.

Skills

Patient scheduling

Insurance verification

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

• Appointment scheduling to patients PCP within 7 days or discharges. If patient has no PCP, assist with obtaining PCP and schedule appropriate appointment within set guidelines
• Facilitate patient discharge from 24/7 Emergency Department by coordinating/scheduling follow-up appointments
• Works closely with both primary care physicians and physicians in all specialty areas to coordinate patient’s care plan for consultations, procedures, testing, surgeries or other services as ordered by the treating ED provider
• Verify insurance coverage and demographic information
• Collect and receipt patient payments
• Responsible for retaining patients in the Cooper Health System whenever possible by scheduling directly in Centricity Business system, Central Scheduling, or calling physicians’ offices directly
• Schedule patients for appointments with community services when appropriate
• Ability to work collaboratively with and communicate with multidisciplinary teams on behalf of the patient
• Inform patients of billing policies and managed care referral and/or pre-authorization requirements
• Assists patients and their families with obtaining referrals from PCP to needed specialist when needed
• Provides support and counseling to patients and families as appropriate
• Communicates with referring providers as appropriate to address patient and physician needs
• Partners with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team and community resources to provide well coordinated, timely, and exemplary care
• Serves as a resource for community resources
• Track and report weekly on all scheduled services
• Float to other ED Registration work areas, as needed, to assist with patient access to Cooper services
• Position will cover all discharged patients on IP units, CDU, Urgent Care Centers, Cooper Camden ED, Salem ED, and other hospital-based care areas as deemed in scope

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 yrs experience in a high volume ambulatory medical practice, emergency department, or hospital admissions,

Education Requirements

• High school diploma required, some college preferred.

Salary Min ($)USD $20.00 Salary Max ($)USD $30.00