RWJ Barnabas Newark , NJ 07101
Posted 3 weeks ago
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understand basic principle of insurance coverages
Obtain insurance information and demographic information as needed
Corresponds with insurances and collaborates with physicians in a professional and timely manner to provide any additional information required to approve the authorization
Maintains authorization log, assures it is accurate and kept up to date daily
Provide support to the front desk area when needed
Responds to written and telephone inquiries from patient, physician offices, insurance companies
Informs other staff of pertinent information
Responds professionally and pleasantly to telephone messages
Obtains adequate/accurate information and delegate s information appropriately
Maintains professional and timely communication with physicians, mid-level providers, patients, hospitals and insurance companies
Maintains patient confidentiality, complies with HIPPA guidelines as established by the practice
Works with the Practice Manager to ensure safe and professional patient care
This Scheduler position for BPC/AHC is to schedule appointments, answer phone calls, call patients, enter messages into our EMR, coordinate with the providers, support clinical and clerical staff to meet the needs of our patients. Other duties as assigned.
Provides cross-coverage as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have significant knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, practice management software, PowerPoint, as well as web and web-based software,
Ability to perform multiple and diverse tasks simultaneously required,
Working knowledge of managed care basics, and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population
One year of experience working in a physician group practice,
Prior Registration and authorization knowledge required
Additional Information:
First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.
At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.
The Children s Hospital of New Jersey provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric services that include a pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric emergency department, Valerie Fund Children s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and a neonatal ICU with New Jersey s only ECMO unit. The pediatric staff pharmacist works in the decentralized pharmacy satellite and provides collaborative pharmaceutical care to the Children s Hospital of New Jersey including NICU and PICU, and the emergency department.
We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:
Medical/Dental/Vision plans
401 (k)
Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off
Short & Long Term Disability
Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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