Scheduling Coordinator

Located in: Denville, New Jersey 07834 The Scheduling Coordinator performs a variety of administrative and clinical duties to include support of the physician and care team in providing quality medical care to patients. The coordinator acts as a connector for the provider and patient throughout the pre-operative process. The duties include, but are not limited to: Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of procedures Scheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workup Confirming clearance and consents are in order Faxing all required documentation (patients consents, clearances, results, H&P., etc.) to the OR, confirming receipt of same Finalizing schedule, arranging any special requirements (ex. equipment needs, verifies schedule with provider and patient, coordinates add-ons, follows proper procedure regarding conflicts) Patient communications while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience HS Diploma or GED required 1-3 years of experience in a similar role EMR experience, Athena preferred Strong medical terminology knowledge Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to analyze and solve problems; requires details, data and facts that must be analyzed and challenged prior to making decisions Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public. Ability to maintain confidential information Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity. Ability to face multiple deadlines that must be met on time. Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendly exchange with others. Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes

Featured Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401K with automatic employer contribution. PTO and Paid Holidays. Company paid Life Insurance. Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insurance. Access to additional life insurance. Access to a variety of Wellness programs. The compensation range for this position is $20.00/hour- $30.00/hour. Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, bend, sit, talk, lift, or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee. Consensus Health is a leading physician-owned and -governed medical group, comprised of New Jersey-based independent primary care providers and specialty doctors. Consensus Health affords its member physicians clinical autonomy, allowing them to truly focus on the delivery of high levels of patient care within the local markets they serve throughout the state. With more than 150 independent providers and nearly 50 practices comprising its medical group, Consensus Health's presence spans 17 of the state's 20 counties. Retaining clinical autonomy is a key competitive advantage that sets Consensus Health apart throughout New Jersey and is among the reasons today's New Jersey-based independent physicians are eager to join the network. The advantages of being part of the Consensus Health model include, among others, access to various administrative services, technology platforms and value-based programs that allow member physicians to focus primarily on the patient and elevate the care they provide.