Scheduler, Healthcare

Job Title: Scheduler

Location: Melchior re Cancer Center, 112 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Department: Cancer Center

Open Position :

Status: Hourly Full-Time

Shift: Day (Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM)

Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour (NJ)

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s education, skills, and experience.

The Scheduler coordinates patient infusion treatments and therapies in alignment with physician appointments for the Infusion and Cancer Center. This role manages infusion scheduling, work queues, and in‑basket communications within the EPIC EHR to ensure accurate, timely scheduling. It collaborates with physician teams and Authorization staff to confirm approvals before scheduling, and serves as a key point of contact for patients to communicate final appointment details.

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six months to one year of relevant experience and/or training

Preferred

• Epic experience
• Experience with scheduling
• Oncology background
• Bilingual

• Working Shift: Monday - Friday
• Day Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Full‑Time: 37.5 hours per week

• Schedules surgical diagnostic procedures
• Reviews schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Identifies potential conflicts (e.g., equipment, instrumentation) and works collaboratively to resolve
• Notifies surgeon, anesthesia office, and other departments of schedule changes
• Distributes future schedules to appropriate individuals

• Interacts with physicians, office staff, and patients professionally and courteously
• Collaborates with the anesthesia department for daily assignments
• Communicates with OR desk regarding special circumstances

• Monitors use of block time and provides information to OR leadership as requested
• Maintains booking sheets and related information
• Assists in gathering information for department statistics

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick)
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts through partners (NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon)

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.