Surgical Scheduler (PER DIEM)

About Us:

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description:

Proficient in-patient scheduling, professional telephone etiquette and customer satisfaction in support of the mission of CUH.

Surgical scheduler duties involve scheduling for hospital outpatient-based services, changing, and canceling appointments, to include other administrative duties as assigned.

Interface as a direct liaison with patients and clinical staff at procedural locations to communicate patient results and scheduling needs.

Support checkout office, scheduling patients for procedures after office visits.

Provide accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test results and work with patients to reschedule procedures as needed. Take appropriate action in responding to questions from patients.

Answer incoming calls, directing calls to the correct party, checking voicemails, and returning missed for scheduling requests.

Responsible for the integrity of pre-registration to include accurate health care coverage(s).

Escalate operational, provider, or patient complaints along with other critical matters to leadership.

Knowledge of medical insurance and billing processes.

Must work well in stressful situations and display a high degree of efficiency at all times.

Strong emphasis on customer service. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Experience Required:

2-3 years in medical or office setting.

Outstanding organizational skills, typing 35-45 WPM, medical transcription required.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Salary Min ($): USD $21.00 Salary Max ($): USD $33.00