Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Appointment Coordinator- PT-Day in Hackensack, New Jersey
Overview
“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.”
Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!
The Appointment Coordinator is responsible for the management and scheduling of all appointments by scheduling various medical services for patients and performing clerical work associated with such services.
Responsibilities
Avoids conflict when scheduling patients.
Provides input to assure that booking guides, physicians' times, and other data elements are accurate.
Assures accuracy of data input by checking and correcting data validity and statistical reports.
Assures effective utilization of rooms and times.
Reports errors and omissions to appropriate personnel for correction/clarification.
Consults with Medical Records to assure accuracy of statistics/demographic data.
Prepares and delivers daily reports to appropriate interdepartmental personnel.
Answers telephones and utilizes computer systems to schedule and manage appointments.
Checks patient paperwork for completeness of required information.
May be responsible for the processing of all surgery related bills, as well as, all perioperative.This includes assuring that all charges are entered and verified before processing charges; assuring the accuracy of charges and patient information and reporting of accuracy of charges and patient information (e.g. billing number).
Assures that special equipment, supplies, and rooms are available.
Assures availability of supplies and initiates requests for special supplies for individual procedures.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Other duties as assigned
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Associate's degree.
Prior experience in a related role.
Job ID 2023-137404
Department HTP Operating Room
Site Hackensack University Med Cntr
Job Location US-NJ-Hackensack
Position Type Part-time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 20
Shift Day
Shift Hours Day
Weekend Work Weekends as Needed
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work No Holidays Required