Scheduler-South Orange OBGYNReq #:0000134801

　　Category:Billing/Collections/Registration

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

　　Department:South Orange OBGYN

　　Location:

　　Barnabas Health Medical Group, South Orange, South Orange, NJ 07079

　　Job Summary:

　　The Surgical Scheduler is responsible for scheduling surgeries for assigned physician,

　　Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating in office, and hospital surgical procedures, obtaining pre-operative testing, writing and communicating surgery orders, and collecting necessary documentation for surgeries,

　　This individual works closely with patients, and surgery location to providing accurate, timely, and responsive paperwork,

　　Essential Functions:

　　Accurately obtains all missing information needed from initial scheduling of case

　　Accurately schedules surgical procedures as indicated by physician/physician staff including date, procedure, time, equipment, supplies needed and amount of time needed

　　Analyze and verify coding of procedures and diagnosis using ICD and CPT codes

　　Obtains and monitors claims for missing information authorizations for office and hospital

　　Enter data electronically to process charges, payments, denials, and adjustments

　　Resolve routine patient billing inquiries and problems

　　Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the facility-wide attendance policy

　　Communicates problems to the proper personnel promptly; asks questions to clarify misunderstandings; requests assistance from appropriate personnel in the event of an unusual or difficult situation

　　Demonstrates a complete knowledge of all phases of the job

　　Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail at all times

　　Demonstrates an awareness of the schedulers' importance in contributing to patient safety and the efficient coordination of surgical procedures

　　Demonstrates excellent customer service in communication with physicians/physician staff, all departments within the surgery center, miscellaneous callers and visitors

　　Demonstrates good judgment by following written and verbal instructions carefully

　　Demonstrates the ability to adapt to change in the workload as required; uses time productively

　　Shows good judgment in the answering and referral of phone calls

　　Job Requirements:

　　High School Diploma or GED required

　　Previous surgical scheduling experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

　　Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of patient satisfaction and safety

　　Strong oral and written communications skills

　　Attention to accuracy and detail

　　Able to multitask and work under pressure

　　Ability to work independently and in a team environment

　　Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record, EMR, systems, preferred

　　Hours:

　　Monday- Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

　　Hours are subject to change according to office needs,

　　Other Duties:

　　Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

　　Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer