OR Scheduler - Perioperative - Hopewell - Full-time - Day

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Scheduling Clerk to support department operations by scheduling cases and handling routine clerical tasks. The role requires timely communication with nursing staff and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position is full-time and involves standard 40-hour weeks, with a pay range reflecting compensation for an FTE. Actual pay may vary by hours, position status, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year office experience.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours.

Responsibilities

• Answers scheduling calls quickly and minimizes time customers are on hold.
• Verifies privilege status of physicians and ensures compliance in scheduling cases. Collaborates with physician's office to schedule cases, negotiating date and time, and avoiding resource conflicts.
• Gathers complete patient and procedure information and enters data accurately into database.
• Coordinates special procedure needs with appropriate Organization departments and staff, as well as external resources.
• Prepares and distributes schedules in accordance with established time frames.
• Maintains admission report and other department files consistent with department guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range

$19.32 - $24.13

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Schedules cases accurately and efficiently in conformance with applicable guidelines to facilitate quality patient care. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative activities to support department operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:1 year office experience
• Usual Work Day:8 Hours

Essential Functions

• Answers scheduling calls quickly minimizing time customers are on hold. Verifies schedule prior to finalizing with nurse manager or department of anesthesia.
• Verifies privilege status of physicians and ensures compliance in scheduling cases. Collaborates with physician's office to schedule cases, negotiating date and time, and avoiding resource conflicts.
• Gathers complete patient and procedure information and enters data accurately into database.
• Coordinates special procedure needs with appropriate Organization departments and staff, as well as external resources.
• Prepares and distributes schedules in accordance with established time frames.
• Maintains admission report and other department files consistent with department guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear

Occasional physical demands include: Standing, Walking, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl

Continuous Physical Demands Include

Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A

This Position Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.