Surgical Scheduler Gastroenterology Per Diem

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 14000 team members including more than 2200 nurses more than 1200 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 Childrens 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 Reports 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 Americas Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit 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

The Mt. Laurel and Willingboro locations are only outpatient units whereas the Special Test Unit (STU) located on the sixth floor in the main hospital is an outpatient and inpatient unit. All are run by the hospital largely to serve diagnostic and therapeutic needs of the Gastroenterology Division.

The most common gastroenterology procedures are upper endoscopy and the pulmonary suite (STU only) endoscopy of the airway procedures is performed and are commonly called bronchoscopy.

All units are staffed by surgical schedulers patient service representatives nurses and GI technicians. Anesthesiology is present for all GI rotate between the admission (Pre op) procedure suites recovery (PACU) and pre-admission testing. They must be familiar with all roles and procedures in the GI Unit.

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.

Special Requirements

• Flexible hours. Monday-Saturday requirements

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $33.00