Scheduling Coordinator

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non - profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified company.

Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator registers and schedules patients according to established procedures. Pre-screens patients to determine accurate financial responsibilities. Secures all legal consents and insurance information, assigns patient rooms in accordance with criteria, verifies insurance coverage, coordinates with Outcomes Managers, and obtains pre-certification authorization, as appropriate.

Accurately schedules procedural appointments for ancillary services. Obtains all information required by the various departments and documents confirmation information in OR Scheduling system.
• Clearly documents in computer system all special needs and requirements of case.
• Communicates intra-departmental needs for surgical case and documents confirmation information to show readiness for procedure.
• Completes quality check for accuracy of case detail.
• Confirms next day's procedural appointments with Medical office staff.
• Handles departmental paperwork flow in a manner consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Readily communicates professionally with ancillary departments to insure accuracy of procedural appointments scheduled. Calls Medical office staff directly with questions or for clarification of procedure or special needs.
• Reviews scheduled procedures for next day's schedule for accuracy and completeness.
• Schedules procedures based on procedural need, available time and service line and equipment requirements.
• Schedules cases via fax, email, telephone call or face to face interaction with Medical staff.
• Schedules surgical cases in OR Management Scheduling system, following all departmental procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Schedules procedures in appropriate area based on procedural requirements.
• Takes initiative to move cases, attentive to vertical scheduling, procedural and equipment needs.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Work Experience:

• Hospital experience in registration and billing preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong comprehension of Medical terminology and CPT code procedural classification.

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility