Scheduler, Perioperative Support Services

Job Title: Scheduler

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Perioperative Support Services

Req #: 0000250913

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.39 - $20.39 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Responsible for accurate and timely scheduling and data entry in the PICIS system. Coordinates operating room schedules and communicates schedule updates and conflicts. Assists physician’s patient visitors and staff as needed . Maintains confidentiality professionalism and effective communication throughout daily operations

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills required
• Ability to operate communication systems including telephone copier and fax machine
• Ability to use scheduling and operating room management systems
• Ability to organize work independently and follow department policies and procedures,
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians nursing staff ancillary departments and leadership

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift: 8:00am-4:00pm
• Monday-Friday 
• Full time Day

Essential Functions:

• Schedules surgical cases using physician preference cards and scheduling guidelines
• Coordinates preadmission testing and needle localization scheduling
• Finalizes daily operating room schedule by two pm,
• Books emergency and add on cases appropriately
• Verifies physician privileges and patient demographic information
• Communicates schedule changes and updates to charge nurses and department staff
• Transmits patient information through the proper chain of command
• Performs operating room journaling and scheduling documentation
• Demonstrates professionalism accountability teamwork and customer service
• Maintains patient confidentiality and supports quality improvement initiatives
• Accepts feedback and participates in ongoing education
• Demonstrates sound judgment and cooperative problem solving

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. 

These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer