Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator - Laparoscopy - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator to streamline patient intake. You will collaborate with referring physicians, verify insurance details, obtain precertifications, and schedule appointments according to department guidelines.

The role requires strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, with experience in health insurance verifications. Join a team focused on efficient access to care and reliable patient support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with referring physicians to obtain clinical information.
• Verify and intake patient insurance information, obtain precertifications, and secure authorizations; schedule appointments per department guidelines.

Skills

Proficient in computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience with health insurance verif

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.