Surgical Scheduler - VSC and MCS

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

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Voorhees and Moorestown areas is seeking a proficient Surgical Scheduler to support outpatient-based services. You will manage scheduling for procedures, handle changes and cancellations, and communicate test results and scheduling needs with patients and clinical staff.

The role emphasizes accurate pre-registration, strong customer service, and the ability to work under pressure. Prior experience in medical offices and knowledge of medical insurance and billing

Qualifications

• Proficient in-patient scheduling and professional telephone etiquette.
• Experience scheduling for hospital outpatient-based services.
• Interface as a liaison with patients and clinical staff to communicate scheduling needs.
• Support the checkout office and pre-registration with accurate health coverage.
• Knowledge of medical insurance and billing processes.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations with high efficiency.
• Strong emphasis on customer service.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls, direct to the correct party, and schedule requests.
• Schedule procedures and coordinate with clinical teams.
• Change and cancel appointments as needed and update records.
• Provide accurate information to patients regarding tests and results.
• Assist with procedures scheduling after office visits.
• Escalate complaints to leadership when necessary.
• Maintain pre-registration accuracy for health coverage.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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 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 the 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, direct 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. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Overview

Cooper’s Voorhees and Moorestown Surgery Centers are hospital-run outpatient facilities that follow the same high clinical standards as Cooper’s main surgical facilities in Camden. Both centers provide streamlined, patient-focused care, guiding patients from pre-admission screening and pre-operative preparation through anesthesia, surgery, recovery in PACU, and discharge home the same day. The centers offer a variety of specialties, including general, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, vascular, interventional radiology, and other minimally invasive procedures. Supported by skilled surgical teams and advanced technology, care is designed to reduce pain and complications, promote faster recovery, and help patients return to their normal activities sooner.

Experience Required

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

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $33.00