Coordinator Surgical, Clinic-Orthopedic

Job Title: Coordinator Surgical

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Clinic-Orthopedic

Req #: 0000222582

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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 the coordination and completion of scheduling patient's procedures and surgeries.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• One to two (2) year experience in clerical or receptionist work

Scheduling Requirements:

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

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of the practice's procedures and surgery appointments
• Coordination of Procedures and Surgery appointments may include the following:
• Obtain Prior Authorization for test/ procedure
• Schedule PAT Testing for patient
• Schedule medical clearances for patient
• Complete Surgical booking sheets
• Arrange physician block time
• Coordinate day and time of surgery with both physicians, OR scheduling team and patients
• Arrange transportation for patient
• Track all information on patient's surgery
• Assist with scheduling clinic patient appointments- post opt visits.
• Assist with answering a high volume of incoming calls promptly, transferring calls to staff as needed.
• Forward information from patient to other staff members and follow up as needed.
• Assist with reviewing voicemails and return calls within 24 hours
• Assist with maintaining and updating provider' schedule on scheduling system as needed
• Acts as Patient Service Representative position when coverage is needed. ( Greeting, Scheduling and Registering Patients)
• Perform all clerical function in compliance with departmental rules and regulation
• Complies with unit and department scheduling guidelines as well as policies and procedures
• Promote a positive and healthy workplace environment. Interact with other disciplines, departments, agencies and insurance companies in a professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 impac