Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator - Vascular - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator in New Jersey to support referring physicians practices by obtaining clinical information and verifying patient insurance. You will handle precertification and obtain authorizations from insurers, and schedule appointments for patients in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology are required to ensure accurate processing and timely

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with health insurance verifications and precertification.
• Proficient using computer systems and software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with referring physicians to obtain clinical information.
• Verifies patient insurance information and handles precertification processes.
• Schedules patient appointments following department policies and guidelines.

Skills

Health insurance verifications

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma / 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.