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Scheduler

St. Michael's Medical Center
United States, New Jersey, Newark
111 Central Avenue (Show on map)
May 06, 2025

Scheduler
Facility

Saint Michaels Medical Center



Location

US-NJ-Newark

ID
2025-206710

Category
Admin

Position Type
Full Time

Shift
Days

Job Type
Non-Exempt



Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

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Responsibilities

The centralized scheduler is directly accountable to the Admitting Leadership the Centralized Scheduler routinely schedules tests/procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include, but is not limited to; 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).
  1. Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements
  2. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred
  3. Knowledge of medical terminology
  4. Effective written and verbal communication skills
  5. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
  6. Analytical and problem-solving skills
  7. Customer Services experience required
  8. Strong clerical and computer skills.


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