Job Title: Orthopedic Scheduler

Location: 10 Park Ave

Department Name: MG Orthopedics North

Req #: 0000269875

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.00—$25.00 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.

Setting the Stage

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Orthopedic Scheduler to support surgical scheduling for our orthopedic practice. In this role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating patient surgical procedures, reviewing booking information for accuracy and completeness, and confirming final schedules.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a healthcare environment, has strong organizational skills, and understands the importance of accuracy and communication when coordinating patient care.

Travel Requirements:

Travel to the following satellite location(s) may be required: Livingston, Belleville, and Jersey City

A Typical Day

As an Orthopedic Scheduler, you may:

• Coordinate and schedule patient surgical procedures for the orthopedic practice
• Review initial surgical booking forms to ensure required information is complete
• Identify and obtain missing information needed to complete surgical scheduling
• Confirm final surgical schedules
• Communicate effectively to support accurate and timely scheduling
• Help maintain an organized scheduling process for patients and the practice

This Role Might Be For You If...

• You’re highly organized and enjoy coordinating schedules and details
• You understand the importance of accuracy when supporting patient procedures
• You’re comfortable working in a healthcare practice environment
• You can identify missing information and follow through to ensure scheduling details are complete
• You communicate clearly and professionally
• You’re comfortable managing multiple scheduling needs while maintaining attention to detail
• You have experience with scheduling or prior authorizations
• You have a clinical background or familiarity with healthcare workflows
• You enjoy helping create a smooth experience for patients as they prepare for surgical care

To Be Considered

Candidates must have:

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

Preferred qualifications include:

• Epic experience
• Experience with scheduling and prior authorizations
• Clinical background
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Scheduling Requirements:

• Working Shift: Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Why RWJBarnabas Health?

At RWJBarnabas Health, every team member plays an important part in supporting an exceptional patient experience. As an Orthopedic Scheduler, your attention to detail and ability to coordinate surgical scheduling will help support our patients and practice throughout the surgical care process.

As New Jersey’s leading academic health system, RWJBarnabas Health is committed to delivering patient-centered, high-quality care while creating a collaborative environment for our employees.