Scheduler - Full-time

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Admitting/Registration Scheduler in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 
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Get to Know Your Team: 

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

• The Scheduler arranges appointments for surgical and non-surgical procedures, along with pre-surgical testing for various specialties.
• Schedules surgeries and procedures for all specialties.
• Coordinates all required testing and procedures.
• Ensures all required pre-testing, patient information, and consents have been obtained and are on-site prior to the patient’s admission to the hospital.
• Demonstrates good judgment in scheduling procedures to both meet patient needs and increase physician productivity.
• Acts as a liaison with patients, referrals, general practitioners, health care professionals, and patients’ family members in a compassionate and kind manner.
• Relays and confidentially communicates both orally and in written form any notes or questions patients may have.

Job Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience in a hospital of physician practice setting.
• Understanding and use of Electronic Health Record (EMR)
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and attention to detail.

Preferred Job Requirements:  

• Associate’s degree.
• Certified Scheduling Technician (CST).

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.