What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at Cooper University Hospital?
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Experience Required
- Promptly and professionally answers telephone calls
- Provides a complete explanation of testing instructions and preparations
- Schedules services, ensuring all aspects of appointments are appropriate and accurate, including patient demographics and appointment details.
- Obtains and records patient insurance, prescription, referral and other financial clinical documents
- Verifies insurance eligibility and ensures that insurance requirements are met prior to delivery of service.
Education Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
Special Requirements
- Previous data entry/typing experience, knowledge of basic office equipment, computer experience
- Must be proficient in Word/Excel and EMR, have good organizational skills and have experience with multi-line telephone system
