SURGICAL SCHEDULER-PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Per Diem Surgical Scheduler to manage inpatient and outpatient scheduling for hospital outpatient services. You will liaise with patients and clinical staff to communicate results and scheduling needs, and assist with post-visit procedure scheduling.

The role requires 2-3 years in a medical/office setting, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in typing 35-45 WPM with medical transcription experience. Hourly pay ranges from $21 to $33.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in medical or office setting.
• Outstanding organizational skills, typing 35-45 WPM, medical transcription required.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in hospital outpatient-based scheduling, changing, and canceling appointments, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Interface as a direct liaison with patients and clinical staff to communicate patient results and scheduling needs.
• Support checkout at Gastroenterology's ambulatory office, scheduling patients for procedures after office visits.
• Provide accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test results and work with patients to reschedule procedures as needed.
• Answer incoming calls, directing calls to the correct party, checking voicemails, and returning missed for scheduling requests.

Skills

Typing 35-45 WPM

Medical transcription

Education

High School or GED

Job description

SURGICAL SCHEDULER-PRN

Camden, NJ

Job ID 71444

Job Type Per Diem

Shift Day

Specialty Clerical/Administrative

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Proficient in-patient scheduling, professional telephone etiquette and customer satisfaction in support of the mission of CUH. Surgical scheduler duties involve scheduling for hospital outpatient-based services, changing, and canceling appointments, to include other administrative duties as assigned. Interface as a direct liaison with patients and clinical staff at procedural locations to communicate patient results and scheduling needs. Support checkout office, scheduling patients for procedures after office visits. Provide accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test results and work with patients to reschedule procedures as needed. Take appropriate action in responding to questions from patients. Answer incoming calls, directing calls to the correct party, checking voicemails, and returning missed for scheduling requests.

Proficient in patient scheduling, professional telephone etiquette and customer satisfaction in support of the mission of CUH.

Surgical scheduler duties involve scheduling for hospital outpatient based services, changing, and canceling appointments, to include other administrative duties as assigned.

Interface as a direct liaison with patients and clinical staff at procedural locations to communicate patient results and scheduling needs.

Support checkout at Gastroenterology's ambulatory office, scheduling patients for procedures after office visits.

Provide accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test results and work with patients to reschedule procedures as needed. Take appropriate action in responding to questions from patients.

Answer incoming calls, directing calls to the correct party, checking voicemails, and returning missed for scheduling requests.

Responsible for the integrity of pre-registration to include accurate health care coverage(s).

Escalate operational, provider, or patient complaints along with other critical matters to leadership.

Knowledge of medical insurance and billing processes.

Must work well in stressful situations and display a high degree of efficiency at all times.

Strong emphasis on customer service.

Experience Required

2-3 years in medical or office setting.

Outstanding organizational skills, typing 35-45 WPM, medical transcription required.

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED

Hourly Rate Min $21

Hourly Rate Max $33

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]