Surgical Estimator in Secaucus

Energy Jobline ZR; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Surgical Estimator in Secaucus, NJ to provide patient out-of-pocket estimates and surgical cost projections before procedures. You will pull payer data, determine expected patient responsibility, and document communications in the system.

In this role, you will collaborate with scheduling and billing teams, maintain confidentiality, and ensure accuracy of cost estimates while handling a high-volume workload in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high attention to detail and strong numerical reasoning.
• Able to read and follow detailed procedures and policies.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Delivers excellent customer service to patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient out-of-pocket estimates prior to procedures.
• Use payer portals and tools to estimate costs and reimbursements.
• Communicate estimates clearly to patients and document interactions.
• Escalate issues to supervisors when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and data.

Skills

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION TITLE: Surgical Estimator

REPORTS TO: Manager Surgical Scheduling and Insurance Verification

DEPARTMENT: Surgical Scheduling

FLSA STATUS: non-exempt

Position Summary=

Responsible for providing patient out of pocket estimates and surgical estimates to elective surgery candidates in advance of procedure.

Job Duties

• Focus on calculating costst and preparing estimates for surgeries.
• Utilize payer websites to determine current patient out of pocket amounts due and utilize various tools to estimate procedure cost and reimbursesment.
• Communicate to patient out of pocket estimates in advance of surgery. Record any communications in the system.
• Escalate any issues and concerns.
• Maintains positive relationships with all customers, employees, physicians, patients, visitors and guests.
• Uses sound customer relation practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility
• Understand various payer reimbursement methodologies
• Document results and alert supervisors or managers of trends.
• Complete productivity reports and submit to supervisors within the established timeframe.
• Support the department's customer service and performance improvement goals.
• Collaborate with other staff to enhance patient care and service.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to read, understand and follow detailed procedures. Analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities necessary. Proven skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. Ability to prioritize, organize, and handle a high volume workload efficiently essential.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service internally and externally.

Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure Requirements

• H.S. Diploma.
• 4+ years’ experience in a hospital, ASC or physician office setting
• Previous related operational experience