Assistant Surgical Scheduler

Assistant Surgical Scheduler
Location: Fair Lawn, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Pay: $24-$26/hour (based on experience)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k)
About the Opportunity
A growing orthopedic healthcare organization is seeking an Assistant Surgical Scheduler to coordinate commercial orthopedic surgical procedures, insurance authorizations, patient communication, and pre-operative requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in surgical scheduling, healthcare coordination, or insurance authorization and is highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities

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  Schedule commercial orthopedic surgical procedures at ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, and outside surgical facilities
  
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  Coordinate surgery dates with patients, surgeons, physician assistants, hospitals, and surgery centers
  
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  Obtain and track commercial insurance authorizations and precertifications
  
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  Follow up with insurance carriers regarding pending approvals, missing information, and outstanding requirements
  
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  Monitor authorization timelines to help prevent delays or cancellations
  
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  Track pre-operative requirements including medical clearances, imaging, labs, EKGs, testing, and facility documentation
  
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  Communicate with patients regarding surgery dates, locations, preparation instructions, and next steps
  
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  Submit required documentation and paperwork to facilities within required timelines
  
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  Maintain accurate scheduling, authorization, and patient records within EMR and scheduling systems
  
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  Identify and escalate scheduling, authorization, or documentation issues proactively
  

Qualifications

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  Prior experience in surgical scheduling, surgery coordination, medical office administration, or healthcare operations required
  
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  Experience with insurance authorization, precertification, or referral coordination preferred
  
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  Orthopedic, spine, pain management, ambulatory surgery center, or specialty practice experience preferred
  
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  Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical workflows
  

Why Join the Team?

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  Work with a growing orthopedic healthcare organization
  
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  Collaborate closely with surgeons, physician assistants, patients, insurance carriers, and surgical facilities
  
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  Play an important role in supporting efficient surgical operations and patient care
  
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  Opportunity for long-term growth within a specialty healthcare environment
  
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  Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package