RWJBH is seeking an Operating Room Scheduler, for our Pediatric Operating Room, on the New Brunswick Campus. This is a full-time, day position (40 hours/week).

Job Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• Accurately obtains all missing information needed from initial scheduling of case. Schedule 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.
• Monitor claims for missing information, authorization/control numbers.
• Post third party insurance remittance vouchers if received in practice site.
• Resolve routine patient billing inquiries and problems.
• Reviews billing in all sites for accuracy.
• Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the facility-wide attendance policy.
• Communicates problems to the proper personnel promptly; asks questions to clarify misunderstandings; requests assistance from appropriate personnel in the event of an unusual or difficult situation
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of all phases of the job.
• Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the scheduler s importance in contributing to patient safety and the efficient coordination of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service in communication with physicians/physician staff, all departments within the surgery center, miscellaneous callers and visitors.

Job Requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of relevant experience and/or training.
• Previous surgical scheduler experience preferred.