Surgery Scheduler – Streamlined OR Scheduling & Care

United Surgical Partners International; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Denville Surgery Center in New Jersey is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to manage pediatric and adult cases, coordinate OR times, and verify patient information. The role emphasizes phone etiquette and accuracy in scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year in scheduling or medical office, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in surgery scheduling and/or medical office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Having the ability to foresee problems.
• Alertness and adaptability to change in situation.
• Holds all patient information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all surgical procedures.
• Obtains and enters all necessary information from surgeon or scheduler requesting OR time.
• Is aware of instruments and equipment limitations of the department.
• Communicates with OR Director/Administrator regarding managing block time.
• Allows adequate time for each procedure according to physician request.
• Allows adequate time for room turnover.
• Attempts to schedule similar types of cases in the same room to increase efficiency.
• Communicates special equipment, instrument, supply, and staffing requests to the OR Director.
• Proofreads and edits all surgery schedules before distributing.
• Contact surgeon’s offices two days prior to schedule to confirm surgical times and procedures.
• Refers conflicts and procedural questions to the OR Director.
• Keep all department managers informed of changes affecting current schedule.
• Assists with completing forms for add-on procedures.
• Prepares and distributes a "week at a glance" to assist with departmental staffing.
• Attempts to minimize down time of rooms between cases.
• Prepares final version of schedule for the following day.
• Assists other employees when time allows.
• May be asked to visit surgeon offices for marketing purposes.
• Is consistently punctual and shows a responsible and dependable pattern of attendance.
• Participates and supports BDP/QI programs and activities.
• Cross-train in front desk areas, to include Switchboard, Insurance Verification, and Check-in.

Skills

Scheduling

Insurance verification

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Denville Surgery Center in New Jersey is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to manage pediatric and adult cases, coordinate OR times, and verify patient information. The role emphasizes phone etiquette and accuracy in scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year in scheduling or medical office, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive pay and benefits.