Scheduling Coordinator - Per DIem

Consensus Health LLC; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Consensus Health LLC in Denville, New Jersey seeks a Surgical Scheduler to support the physician and care team through pre-operative processes. This per diem role involves coordinating referrals, labs, imaging, and consent workflows, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and strong patient communication.

The position emphasizes accurate scheduling, documentation, and collaboration with providers to ensure smooth patient flow and readiness for surgery.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• EMR experience, Athena preferred.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of procedures.
• Scheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workup.
• Confirming clearance and consents are in order.
• Faxing all required documentation to the OR and confirming receipt.
• Finalizing schedule and arranging any special requirements.
• Patient communications while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

1-3 years experience in similar role

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Located in: Denville, New Jersey 07834

This role is Per DIem and serves on an as needed basis

The Surgical Scheduler performs a variety of administrative and clinical duties to include support of the physician and care team in providing quality medical care to patients. The scheduler acts as a connector for the provider and patient throughout the pre-operative process.

Duties

• Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of procedures
• Scheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workup
• Confirming clearance and consents are in order
• Faxing all required documentation (patients consents, clearances, results, H&P., etc.) to the OR, confirming receipt of same
• Finalizing schedule, arranging any special requirements (ex. equipment needs, verifies schedule with provider and patient, coordinates add-ons, follows proper procedure regarding conflicts)
• Patient communications while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
• EMR experience, Athena preferred
• Strong medical terminology knowledge

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; requires details, data and facts that must be analyzed and challenged prior to making decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity
• Ability to face multiple deadlines that must be met on time
• Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendly exchange with others
• Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes

The compensation range for this position is $20.00/hour– $30.00/hour Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Consensus Health is a leading physician-owned and -governed medical group, comprised of New Jersey-based independent primary care providers and specialty doctors. Consensus Health affords its member physicians clinical autonomy, allowing them to truly focus on the delivery of high levels of patient care within the local markets they serve throughout the state. With more than 150 independent providers and nearly 50 practices comprising its medical group, Consensus Health’s presence spans 17 of the state’s 20 counties. Retaining clinical autonomy is a key competitive advantage that sets Consensus Health apart throughout New Jersey and is among the reasons today’s New Jersey-based independent physicians are eager to join the network. The advantages of being part of the Consensus Health model include, among others, access to various administrative services, technology platforms and value-based programs that allow member physicians to focus primarily on the patient and elevate the care they provide.