JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 21 hours ago
PRECERTIFICATION & SCHEDULING COORDINATOR - HEALTHY AND WELLNESS CENTER
Iselin, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.77/hr - $22.77/hrHackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to helping patients lead healthier lives while fostering a supportive work environment for employees. The Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with physicians to obtain clinical information, verifying patient insurance details, obtaining authorizations, and scheduling appointments in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Handles precertification procedures pertaining to patients by collecting insurance information and entering information into SMS
Utilizes the Insurance Eligibility Verification system and explains process to patients
Verifies insurance benefits/coverage by contacting insurance companies
Obtains insurance information for precertification for procedure
Schedules patients
Requests and retrieves medical records and pathology reports from HUMC, other hospitals, clinics, or physician's offices
Enters computer data to ensure integrity of patient history and appointment files
Schedules all appointments for patients and provides copy of daily departmental schedule for to patient transport and security
Collects co-pays and deductibles and posts same in the finance system following HUMC cash collection/reconciliation procedure
Processes all requests for medical records
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Experience with obtaining health insurance verifications and precertification procedures
Proficient in computer skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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