Scheduling Specialist

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Scheduling Specialist coordinating inpatient and outpatient procedures for Virtua Health, a South Jersey healthcare system. Managing patient records, admissions, communications, and surgical scheduling remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule inpatient or outpatient procedures
  • Inform patients and physician offices of preparation instructions and other test requirements
  • Correctly identify patients and match medical records
  • Facilitate hospital care
  • Organize patient flow throughout the department by accurately inputting surgical procedures, preference cards, and orders
  • Coordinate the admission process and scheduling of surgical procedures
  • Alert facilitators to current or potential problems and assist with resolution
  • Handle high-volume incoming and outgoing unit communications while providing excellent customer service
  • Maintain medical records and statistical reports
  • Enter data into multiple databases and run required reports
  • Maintain office supplies and equipment
  • Assist in orienting new staff on scheduling and data collection processes
  • Assist with unit coverage as needed

Requirements:

  • Previous medical clerical experience
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Computer user proficiency in data entry
  • Clear communication skills
  • Professional phone demeanor
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to work full time, 40 hours weekly, on first shift

Benefits:

  • Medical/prescription insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
  • Short-term disability
  • Optional long-term disability
  • Colleague and dependent life insurance
  • Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program including free counseling sessions