Orthopedic Precertification & Scheduling Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator to support referring physician practices by obtaining clinical information and managing insurance verifications.

You will verify patient information, handle precertification, obtain authorizations, and schedule appointments per department guidelines, ensuring accuracy and timely communication with patients and providers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Experience with obtaining health insurance verifications and precertification procedures.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with referring physician practices to obtain clinical information.
• Verify and intake patient insurance information.
• Obtain precertification and authorizations from insurance companies.
• Schedule patient appointments following department policies and guidelines.

Skills

Insurance verifications

Precertification procedures

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator to support referring physician practices by obtaining clinical information and managing insurance verifications.

You will verify patient information, handle precertification, obtain authorizations, and schedule appointments per department guidelines, ensuring accuracy and timely communication with patients and providers.