Scheduler at RWJBarnabas Health – Livingston, New Jersey

Job Title: Scheduler

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Cancer Center

Req #: 0000234828

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 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.

Job Overview:

The Scheduler is responsible for coordinating all patient infusion treatments and therapies in alignment with physician appointments for the Infusion and Cancer Center. This role manages infusion scheduling, work queues and In Basket communications within the EPIC electronic medical record system to ensure accurate and timely scheduling. The Infusion Scheduler collaborates closely with physician teams to support efficient coordination of treatment plans and works with the Authorization team to confirm that all required approvals are obtained prior to scheduling. The position also serves as a key point of contact for patients, confirming and communicating final appointment details to ensure a seamless and supportive care experience.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six 6 months to one 1 year of relevant experience and/or training

Preferred:

• Epic Experience
• Experience with Scheduling
• Oncology Background
• Bilingual

Scheduling Requirements:

• Working Shift: Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 9:00AM-5:00PM
• Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

Operations

• Schedules surgical diagnostic procedures
• Reviews schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Identifies potential conflicts (i.e. equipment, instrumentation and works collaboratively with appropriate personal to resolve)
• Notifies surgeon, anesthesia office, other departments as appropriate regarding procedure schedule changes
• Distributes future schedules to appropriate individuals

Interpersonal Relationships

• Interacts with physicians, office staff, patients, if applicable and in a professional and courteous manner
• Collaborates with the anesthesia department regarding daily assignments
• Communicates with OR desk regarding special circumstances

Data Management

• Monitors usage of block time and provides information to OR leadership as requested
• Maintains booking sheets and related information
• Assists in gathering information for department statistics

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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• 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, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.