Surgical Scheduling Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Scheduler to arrange surgical procedures and ensure coverage aligns with patient and physician needs. The role includes pre-certifying procedures and verifying insurance for scheduled cases.

The position emphasizes coordinating preoperative appointments, staff availability for nursing and anesthesia, and maintaining an accurate Surgical Schedule for review by the OR Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience in a surgical facility preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Schedules preoperative appointments and procedures according to policies and staff availability.
• Coordinates schedule with nursing and anesthesia staff and physician block time.
• Maintains and adjusts the Surgery Schedule to meet time and staffing requirements.
• Prepares appointment schedules for review by the OR Supervisor and makes necessary adjustments.
• Performs clerical duties and may manage mail and bank deposits per Facility policy.
• Coordinates diagnostic tests and places test reports in the patient record.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Scheduler to arrange surgical procedures and ensure coverage aligns with patient and physician needs. The role includes pre-certifying procedures and verifying insurance for scheduled cases.

The position emphasizes coordinating preoperative appointments, staff availability for nursing and anesthesia, and maintaining an accurate Surgical Schedule for review by the OR Supervisor.