Scheduler

• Collaborate with OR and GI Endoscopy Unit to schedule cases, negotiate dates and times, and avoid resource conflicts
• Coordinate special procedure needs with internal departments, staff, and external resources
• Gather complete patient and procedure information
• Schedule hospital procedures and testing promptly
• Prepare and distribute schedules within established time frames
• Work with physicians and office administration to maximize utilization of time
• Obtain insurance pre-certifications and authorizations; complete referrals
• Assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient activity
• Provide prompt patient service by telephone and at the front desk
• Oversee registration, checkout, medical records handling, and patient flow
• Review routine issues and unusual circumstances with physicians; handle patient complaints and escalate difficult situations
• Perform medical receptionist duties, including answering calls, scheduling appointments, filing records, checking patients in/out, collecting co-pays and fees, and completing related computer and paperwork
• Coordinate follow-up care communications and reminder cards
• Oversee chart preparation, filing, retrieval, completion, and purging
• Plan daily schedules to maximize physician productivity
• Coordinate physician activities and programs with Capital Health departments
• Coordinate hospital patient activity for doctors and billing company
• Implement provider scheduling and coordinate exam rooms, equipment, and other resources
• Help develop and implement practice growth plans with physicians and the Director/Manager

Scheduler jobs in New Jersey

Surgical Scheduler – Urology