Surgical OR Scheduler & Patient Prep Coordinator

St. Joseph's Health; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

403b retirement plan

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage the booking of elective and urgent surgical procedures in coordination with physicians and Admitting.

The role includes preparing daily schedules, obtaining insurance authorizations, and following up with patients to ensure all pre-operative clearances and paperwork are complete before the day of surgery. Candidates should have an associate degree (preferred) and at least two years of experience in a surgical practice or operating

Qualifications

• 2 years college education with an associates degree strongly preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a surgical practice or operating room.
• Excellent written and oral communication to ensure patients meet pre-op requirements.

Responsibilities

• Book elective and urgent surgical procedures with physicians and Admitting.
• Prepare and type daily schedules based on bookings (by Scheduling Coordinator).
• Obtain insurance authorizations and follow up with patients for clearances.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure efficient practice operations and pre-op instructions.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling coordination

Education

Associates degree

Job description

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage the booking of elective and urgent surgical procedures in coordination with physicians and Admitting.

The role includes preparing daily schedules, obtaining insurance authorizations, and following up with patients to ensure all pre-operative clearances and paperwork are complete before the day of surgery. Candidates should have an associate degree (preferred) and at least two years of experience in a surgical practice or operating