Transitions Assistant, TOC-Northern New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Iselin (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Transitions of Care Assistance Assistant to coordinate patient transitions and ensure quality healthcare metrics are met. This role involves auditing clinical data and assisting patients in navigating care across various healthcare settings.

Ideal candidates will possess an Associate’s degree or similar healthcare experience, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in electronic medical records and Google Docs. Join us to help transform healthcare in the Northern Region!

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or relevant years in healthcare, medical insurance billing, auditing or related field.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate gaps in quality care metrics for TOC patients.
• Assist with patient navigation and preventative screening compliance.
• Audit clinical data to support quality patient care.
• Communicate with the healthcare team to assist patients in transitions of care.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Associate’s degree or relevant years in healthcare or related field

Tools

Electronic medical records software

PC and Google Docs

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 Transitions of Care Assistance Assistant works closely with Regional Manager, Transitions of Care (TOC) Navigator, physicians and staff in coordinating and communicating gaps in quality care metrics for all TOC patients. They assist with patient navigation and preventative screening compliance. The TOC Assistant works independently to audit clinical data. This promotes workflows that support quality patient care and compliance with documentation and clinical outcome metrics. The TOC Assistant will communicate with the healthcare team to assist patients in transitions of care across the healthcare continuum. The TOC is accountable along with the TOC Navigator to meet clinical quality guidelines and facilitate high quality safe patient care.

This position will be based in the Northern Region. (Hackensack Univiersity Medical Center and Palisades Medical Center.)

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Associate’s degree or relevant years in healthcare, medical insurance billing, auditing or related field.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Proficient at multitasking and prioritization.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Highly organized.
• Good presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC and Google Docs skills. Ability to learn and become proficient in electronic medical records and software applications.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Registry skills.
• Experience with auditing commercial medical insurance payers.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience in a variety of patient settings.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!