Hackensack Meridian Health
Pre-Cert Scheduler/ Coordinator - Physician Practice
Hackensack Meridian Health, Fort Lee, New Jersey, us, 07024
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.At
Hackensack Meridian
Health
, we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.The
Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator
collaborates with referring physicians' practices to obtain clinical information, verifies/intakes patient insurance information, precertification, obtains authorizations from insurance companies, and schedules appointments with patients following the policy, procedure, and guidelines of the department.This posting is for the following per diem, part-time, and full-time employees of the following practice locations: Advanced Cardiology Institute, Bergen Cardiology Associates, Bergen Invasive Cardiovascular Consultants, Cardiac Medical Associates, Heartcare Center (PA), Montclair Cardiology Group, and Northern New Jersey Cardiology Associates.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a
Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator
at
Hackensack Meridian
Health
includes:Handles precertification procedures pertaining to patients by collecting insurance information and entering information into SMS.Utilizes the Insurance Eligibility Verification system and explains the process to patients.Verifies insurance benefits/coverage by contacting insurance companies.Obtains insurance information for precertification for procedures.Schedules patients.Requests and retrieves medical records and pathology reports from HUMC, other hospitals, clinics, or physician's offices.Enters computer data to ensure the integrity of patient history and appointment files.Schedules all appointments for patients and provides a copy of the daily departmental schedule for 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.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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.If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian
Health
(HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility.
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.At
Hackensack Meridian
Health
, we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.The
Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator
collaborates with referring physicians' practices to obtain clinical information, verifies/intakes patient insurance information, precertification, obtains authorizations from insurance companies, and schedules appointments with patients following the policy, procedure, and guidelines of the department.This posting is for the following per diem, part-time, and full-time employees of the following practice locations: Advanced Cardiology Institute, Bergen Cardiology Associates, Bergen Invasive Cardiovascular Consultants, Cardiac Medical Associates, Heartcare Center (PA), Montclair Cardiology Group, and Northern New Jersey Cardiology Associates.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a
Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator
at
Hackensack Meridian
Health
includes:Handles precertification procedures pertaining to patients by collecting insurance information and entering information into SMS.Utilizes the Insurance Eligibility Verification system and explains the process to patients.Verifies insurance benefits/coverage by contacting insurance companies.Obtains insurance information for precertification for procedures.Schedules patients.Requests and retrieves medical records and pathology reports from HUMC, other hospitals, clinics, or physician's offices.Enters computer data to ensure the integrity of patient history and appointment files.Schedules all appointments for patients and provides a copy of the daily departmental schedule for 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.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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.If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian
Health
(HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility.
#J-18808-Ljbffr