What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler - Gastroenterology position at South Jersey Gastroenterology VMG?
SJ Gastroenterology is an Affiliate of Virtua Medical Group. We are a specialty group that has 9 Top Docs and has serviced southern New Jersey for the last 40 years. SJ Gastroenterology’s mission is to provide the highest level of care to patients. We practice as a team with our patients as our primary focus.
Looking for an individual who is detailed oriented and has time management skills for a busy Gastroenterology office to schedule outpatient procedures.
Position location will be in our main office, Marlton, New Jersey.
Hours are Full-Time, Monday through Friday with 2 potential evenings a month.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Effective interpersonal and communication skills required
Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes a bonus
Insurance referral and precertification experience preferred
Medical Assistant Certificate preferred or at least 1-year clinical experience in a specialty office.
Required
Must be fully Covid vaccinated including booster
Yearly Flu Vaccine
Responsibilities
· Greet our patients in a friendly and professional manner upon arrival to the scheduling office
· Surgical Scheduler will work with patient to schedule procedure at surgical center or outpatient hospital
· Verify patient insurance eligibility for Pre-certification and required referrals for physician/facility
· Provide information for pre-testing when required
· Acquire signed consents acknowledging patient’s understanding of the scheduled procedure
· Review and provide pre-procedure instructions to ensure patient has a clear understanding
· Follow physician’s directive for procedure clearances and medication changes pre-procedure in a prompt and professional manner
· Answer incoming calls and return patient calls for scheduling requests in a professional and timely fashion
· Provide surgical center/hospital support documentation pre-procedure
· Enter scheduling or post procedure recalls
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Gastroenterology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Marlton, NJ 08053: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Time management: 1 year (Preferred)
- CPT coding: 1 year (Preferred)
- ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: One location