Patient Scheduler

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey seeks an experienced scheduler to manage tests and procedure cases across multiple departments. You will ensure accurate patient demographics, insurance authorizations, and timely notification of resource needs for scheduled surgeries.

This role supports on-call planning and collaborates with clinical teams to maintain smooth operations. The ideal candidate has strong clerical, communication and numerical skills, with 1–2 years in a hospital setting and

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required.
• Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements.
• 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Services experience required.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• The scheduler schedules tests/procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event.
• Coordinates with departments as necessary and ensures accurate patient demographics and insurance authorizations.
• Notifies departments of services that may require equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors.
• Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Insurance authorization

Hospital experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

The scheduler routinely schedules tests/procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include, but is not limited to; Clinic visits, Surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur. Coordinates with departments as necessary. Ensures that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations if applicable. Notifies departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).

Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements.

1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Customer Services experience required.

Strong clerical and computer skills.

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Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.92/Hr. to $20.50/Hr. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf