Surgery Scheduling & Admin Clerk (Flexible Hours)

SCA Health (India); Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health, a part of Optum, is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support facility operations, scheduling, admissions, and billing tasks at our surgery center. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple clerical duties in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with physicians and office staff, ensure accurate registration, verify insurances, and maintain orderly scheduling records while upholding our high standards for patient

Qualifications

• Three years of healthcare experience required.
• One year of surgery scheduling experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle stress and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support facility by performing medical records, credentialing, admissions, accounts payable, billing and insurance verification.
• Schedule surgeries, coordinate with physician offices and manage scheduling details.
• Answer phones professionally and transfer calls as needed.
• Complete registration paperwork and obtain authorizations prior to procedures.
• Maintain logs for cancellations and keep scheduling area orderly.
• Document insurance verification and patient communications in records.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Surgery scheduling software

EHR systems

Accounts payable/billing software

Job description

SCA Health, a part of Optum, is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support facility operations, scheduling, admissions, and billing tasks at our surgery center. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple clerical duties in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with physicians and office staff, ensure accurate registration, verify insurances, and maintain orderly scheduling records while upholding our high standards for patient