Precertification & Scheduling Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator to collaborate with referring physicians, verify patient insurance information, and handle precertifications. The role includes obtaining authorizations from insurers and scheduling patient appointments according to department policies.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, experience with insurance verifications and precertification, and strong computer and medical terminology skills to support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator collaborates with referring physicians to obtain clinical information.
• Verifies and intakes patient insurance information and precertification requirements.
• Obtains authorizations from insurance companies and coordinates scheduling of appointments.
• Follows department policies, procedures and guidelines when coordinating care.

Skills

Health insurance verification

Precertification procedures

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator to collaborate with referring physicians, verify patient insurance information, and handle precertifications. The role includes obtaining authorizations from insurers and scheduling patient appointments according to department policies.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, experience with insurance verifications and precertification, and strong computer and medical terminology skills to support