Scheduling Coordinator - Per DIem

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

Job summary

Consensus Health LLC in Denville, New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Surgical Scheduler to support the physician and care team through the pre-operative process. The role involves coordinating referrals, labs, consents, and communications with patients while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The scheduler acts as the connector between provider and patient, finalizing schedules, arranging equipment needs, and handling add-ons and conflicts on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar scheduler role.
• EMR experience; Athena EMR preferred.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.
• Familiar with HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Obtain referrals and pre-certifications for procedures.
• Schedule labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workups.
• Confirm clearances and consents are in order.
• Fax required documentation to the OR and verify receipt.
• Finalize schedule and arrange special requirements; coordinate add-ons.
• Communicate with patients while upholding HIPAA guidelines.
• Handle multiple deadlines with professionalism.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Problem solving

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.The duties include, but are not limited to:Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of proceduresScheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workupConfirming clearance and consents are in orderFaxing all required documentation (patients consents, clearances, results, H&P., etc.) to the OR, confirming receipt of sameFinalizing 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 guidelinesPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedQualifications or Education, Training and ExperienceHS Diploma or GED required1-3 years of experience in a similar roleEMR experience, Athena preferredStrong medical terminology knowledgeKnowledge and Skills/Expected CompetenciesAbility 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 decisionsStrong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.Ability to maintain confidential informationDependable, 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.