Surgical Scheduler: Pre-Op Coordination & Patient Care

CareAbout; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

401K with automatic employer contrib

PTO and Paid Holidays

Company paid Life Insurance

Voluntary short and long-term-disabil

Additional life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

CareAbout in Denville, NJ is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to support physicians and care teams in pre-operative processes. This role covers administrative and clinical duties and serves as the connector between provider and patient.

You will obtain referrals, coordinate labs and imaging, verify clearances, and manage documentation to ensure timely surgeries while maintaining HIPAA standards. Strong communication and medical terminology are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• EMR experience, Athena preferred.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of procedures
• Scheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workup
• Confirming clearance and consents are in order
• Faxing all required documentation (patients consents, clearances, results, H&P., etc.) to the OR, confirming receipt of same
• Finalizing 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 guidelines
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Detail oriented

HIPAA knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

1-3 years of related experience

EMR experience in healthcare

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

CareAbout in Denville, NJ is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to support physicians and care teams in pre-operative processes. This role covers administrative and clinical duties and serves as the connector between provider and patient.

You will obtain referrals, coordinate labs and imaging, verify clearances, and manage documentation to ensure timely surgeries while maintaining HIPAA standards. Strong communication and medical terminology are essential.