Scheduler I, Full Time, Days, Central Scheduling, Morristown, NJ
Job Description
Summary:
The Scheduler I role is involved in patient care handling a large volume of inquiries and requests from patients, providers for access/assistance in scheduling diagnostic outpatient imaging services, physician referral/appointments and general department information across all Atlantic Health Locations.
Accurately performs the scheduling, insurance eligibility verification, pre-authorization, financial assistance screening, estimate creation/collections and ensures accurate collection of patient registration data.
Ensures accurate transcription and scanning of exam referral/orders transcription into patient’s EMR.
Follows-up with payer to receive a determination on insurance verification, escalating as necessary to ensure pre-service approval.
Accomplishes flexible work assignments based on daily priority, following established metrics and guidelines.
Job Duties:
Accurately handles incoming phone calls, SMS requests, electronic web requests, performs patient registration, placing outbound phone calls and scheduling appointments for all Atlantic Health System locations within a high call/fast paced call volume environment.
Ensures accurate and timely completion of inbound scheduling requests via fax or electronic work queues.
Indicates special patient needs (ex: special accommodation, exam protocols, interpreter, etc).
Promotes patient portal usage and connects to registration resources when applicable.
Ensures patients are aware of their upcoming appointment at the time of scheduling; assists with cancelling and rescheduling services.
Completes the patient’s Face sheet at the time of scheduling with all necessary demographic/insurance information and forms/documents in efforts to expedite the check-in process.
Maintains and updates patient’s accounts for medical and financial eligibility. Required to operate within Epic Work queues to stay up to date with all upcoming visits requiring this review (i.e., obtaining all necessary billing, insurance and other demographic information from patient or insurance representative, obtaining necessary authorizations, etc.).
Coordinates with patient and physician practice as required to obtain any missing information or to inform the patient of the status of their appointment / amount due for service.
Performs real-time insurance verification and interprets responses. Communicates insurance participation, financial responsibility (if applicable) and time of service policy to patient population. Collects Pre-service financial responsibility for upcoming services.
Proactively solicits customer feedback.
Provides proactive and timely responses to internal and external customer needs and requests.
Supports revenue cycle department policies, practices and goals related to the patient experience and quality outcomes.
Meets individual productivity and quality expectations in all job functions.
Escalate cases as appropriate. Reports errors and mistakes found in system to direct supervisor to promote education, coaching and training opportunities of others.
Maintains knowledge of insurance requirements.
Completes all required trainings, participates in staff meetings and in-services.
Required:
- 0-3 years of prior experience
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- All legally/reasonably expected certifications needed for function and level
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelors’ Degree preferred.
- Call Center experience, preferably in a Radiology imaging location.
- Applicable experience as Scheduler, Practice Office Assistance or Patient Access Representative.
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience, preferably EPIC.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Medical Group
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
- Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
- Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
- Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
- Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran