Scheduler Operating Room
How this pay compares
This posting states $21.16–$29.62 an hour. Open medical scheduler jobs in New Jersey post a median of $21.56 an hour, the middle half $20.52–$23.48, across 54 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical schedulers employed in New Jersey earn a median of $23.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Responsible for booking elective and urgent surgical procedures in coordination with physicians and Admitting. Prepares and types daily by the Scheduling Coordinator based on these bookings.
Minimum 2 years college education with an associates degree strongly preferred. Candidate must have 2 years of experience working in a surgical practice or an operating room. In addition to scheduling surgeries, the position includes other duties such as obtaining insurance authorizations, following up with patients so they have all needed clearances and paperwork complete prior to the day of surgery, and working with the rest of the team so the practice operations are efficient. Position requires outstanding written and oral communication skills to ensure patients follow all pre-operative requirements and instructions before surgery
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD : Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
From St. Joseph's Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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