Patient Scheduler

Job Title Join the team at Saint Clare's Health, a member of Prime Healthcare, where our core values of quality, compassion, and community are at the forefront of our mission. Saint Clare's Health is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties. Our network includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and various healthcare facilities such as Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers, and an Imaging Center, among others. We have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog "A" ratings for patient safety and Healthgrades recognition for various medical services. Responsibilities The scheduler routinely schedules tests/procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include clinic visits, surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, radiology, respiratory therapy, nutritional services, infusion units, or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur. Coordinates with departments as necessary. Ensures that accurate, complete, and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations if applicable. Notifies departments as necessary of various services that may require equipment, instrumentation, and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel. Qualifications Education and Work Experience High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires). Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Customer Services experience required. Strong clerical and computer skills. Pay Transparency Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.92/Hr. to $20.50/Hr. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.