Scheduler, Orthopedic Surgery

Job Overview

The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for scheduling, managing, and coordinating all aspects of patient surgical procedures for the practice at affiliated hospitals and surgical centers for multiple Orthopedic Surgeons. This role ensures patients are fully optimized and prepared for surgery while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative oversight.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 2 years' experience in a Surgical Coordinating role in busy multiple physician practice
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable
• Word processing and computer experience
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)
• EPIC knowledge (preferred)

Scheduling Requirements

• Obtaining correct surgical booking information, utilizing EMR, navigating through patient charts, placing PAT orders, following PAT completion, authorizations, acquiring patient PCP and specialty clearances, and scheduling pre-post operative appointments within the practice
• Serving as a central liaison between patients, practice providers, hospitals, surgical centers, and patient’ clearance providers throughout the process of surgical optimization
• Constant communication with patients and all necessary departments to confirm that all clinical, administrative, and insurance requirements are completed prior to the procedure date
• Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR while reviewing patient charts to confirm labs, imaging, pre-operative documents are uploaded and completed
• Monitor surgical schedules for changes, cancellations, and rescheduling while maintaining operational efficiency and block utilization for assigned providers

Essential Functions

• Excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, multitasking, self-sufficiency, detail oriented, and an effective and clear communicator

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 (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail Retirement Plans
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Location

Livingston, NJ and Millburn, NJ

Travel Requirement

Livingston, NJ and Millburn, NJ

Pay Range

$17.93 - $25.32 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.