Scheduler - Riverside Surgery Center of Rutherford

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. Responsibilities Responsible for scheduling all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by the physician or the physician’s office staff. Responsible for obtaining and adding patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system. Responsible for contacting payers to verify patient benefits and obtain necessary authorization. Coordinates efforts with the Director of Nursing to ensure availability of needed equipment, requested staff, and/or ancillary services. Prepares and distributes the daily surgery schedule to the Nursing Managers, RNs, Pre-Op and PACU Nurse and Technicians, Business Office Manager. Responsible for capturing complete and accurate clinical, demographic and insurance information on patients scheduled at the surgery center. Responsible for communicating to the Director of Nursing, and other appropriate employees, for same day and next day add-on cases. Responsible for communicating any potential scheduling conflicts to the Director of Nursing. Promptly communicates any patient problems to the Business Office Manager and/or Director of Nursing. Maintains positive communications with the medical staff members and their office personnel. Responsible for tracking cancellations. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining and releasing block time. Responsible for preparing daily bank deposits for monies received at the surgery center. Cross-training to cover the front desk for lunches, breaks, and extended absences of the Receptionist/Admitting Clerk. The Scheduler shall also be cross trained in medical records, chart preparation, collections, and patient account advocacy duties. Perform other clerical duties as directed by the Business Office Manager. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Minimum one (1) year scheduling experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor’s office Attendance Punctuality Ability to meet deadlines USD $25.00/Hr. USD $28.00/Hr.

The scheduler is responsible for coordinating outpatient surgery schedules, verifying patient insurance, and obtaining necessary authorizations. They also manage clinical and demographic data entry while maintaining communication with medical staff and nursing management.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of scheduling experience in a healthcare setting. The role requires strong punctuality, the ability to meet deadlines, and proficiency in medical office administrative tasks.

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • 401k plan • Paid time off • Life insurance • Disability insurance

• Time managementPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Surgery scheduling
• Patient demographics
• Insurance verification
• Authorization procurement
• Billing system management
• Clinical documentation
• Communication
• Data entry
• Medical records
• Chart preparation
• Collections
• Patient advocacy
• Clerical duties
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Ancillary Medical Services
• Patient Benefits
• Accountability
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Time Off Management
• Advocacy
• Value-Based Care
• Outpatient Surgery
• Deposit Accounts
• Billing
• Medical Records
• Clerical Works
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Demography
• Innovation
• Nursing
• Office Management
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• Punctuality
• Surgery
• Scheduling
• Teamwork

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• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
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Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 17, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week