Job Title: Scheduler

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Beth Prime Care

Req #: 0000242856

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.70 - $19.70 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:

This Scheduler position for BPC/AHC is to schedule appointments, answer phone calls, call patients, enter messages into our EMR, coordinate with the providers, support clinical and clerical staff to meet the needs of our patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have significant knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, practice management software, PowerPoint, as well as web and web-based software,
• Ability to perform multiple and diverse tasks simultaneously required,
• Working knowledge of managed care basics, and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population
• One year of experience working in a physician group practice,
• Prior Registration and authorization knowledge preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift- 8:30am-4:30pm
• Monday- Friday
• Full Time- Day

Essential Functions:

• Understand basic principle of insurance coverages
• Obtain insurance information and demographic information as needed
• Provide support to the front desk area when needed
• Responds to written and telephone inquiries from patient, physician offices, insurance companies
• Informs other staff of pertinent information
• Responds professionally and pleasantly to telephone messages
• Obtains adequate/accurate information and delegate s information appropriately
• Maintains professional and timely communication with physicians, mid-level providers, patients, hospitals and insurance companies
• Maintains patient confidentiality, complies with HIPPA guidelines as established by the practice
• Works with the Practice Manager to ensure safe and professional patient care
• Other duties as assigned
• Provides cross-coverage as needed

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.