Surgery Scheduler - Day Shift & Pre-Op Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical and non-surgical procedures and pre-surgical testing. The role interacts with patients and care teams to ensure on-site consents and tests are completed accurately.

You will maintain EMR documentation, schedule all specialties, and liaise with referrals and family members in a compassionate, patient-centered manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding and use of EMR/EHR systems.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• The Scheduler arranges appointments for surgical and non-surgical procedures along with pre-surgical testing for various specialties.
• Schedules surgeries and procedures for all specialties.
• Coordinates all required testing and procedures.
• Ensures all required pre-testing, patient information, and consents have been obtained and are on-site prior to the patient's admission to the hospital.
• Acts as a liaison with patients, referrals, general practitioners, health care professionals, and patients' family members in a compassionate and kind manner.

Skills

EMR familiarity

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical and non-surgical procedures and pre-surgical testing. The role interacts with patients and care teams to ensure on-site consents and tests are completed accurately.

You will maintain EMR documentation, schedule all specialties, and liaise with referrals and family members in a compassionate, patient-centered manner.