Scheduler

Job Overview

Responsible for scheduling all patient surgical procedures for the practice. Obtain missing information from initial booking forms and confirm final schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of relevant experience and/or training
• PREFERRED: Epic Experience, Experience with Scheduling and Prior Authorizations, Clinical Background, Bilingual

Scheduling Requirements

• Day shift, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Monday through Friday
• Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Essential Functions

• Accurately obtains all missing information needed from initial scheduling of case. Schedules cases with a high level of accuracy and brings questions to the appropriate party.
• Accurately schedules surgical procedures as indicated by physician/physician staff including date, procedure, time, equipment, supplies needed and amount of time needed.
• Analyze and verify coding of procedures and diagnosis using ICD and CPT codes.
• Bills insurance companies for all hospital (inpatient and outpatient), office, nursing homes, and all other provider services.
• Consults with Compliance Department on billing issues.
• Enter data electronically to process charges, payments, denials, and adjustments.
• Makes sure claims have all necessary information, authorization/control numbers.
• Posts third party insurance remittance vouchers if received in practice site.
• Resolves routine patient billing inquiries and problems.
• Reviews billing in all sites for accuracy.

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

• 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, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.