Overview
Medical Office Administrator/ Scheduling Coordinator Jobs in Hackensack, NJ at Emonics Healthcare
Job Title: Scheduling Coordinator
Location: Hackensack, NJ 07601
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Contract: 13 Weeks (possibility to extend)
Pay: $20/hr. on W2
Job Summary:
-Coordinates all aspects of tests, procedures and surgeries under the direction and supervision of the Practice Supervisor or Manager and physician(s) in an efficient manner.
-Schedules procedures in a prompt, polite, and helpful manner.
-Follows guidelines of each facility including any required booking sheets.
-Makes sure proper equipment is ordered for surgery.
-Verifies patient demographics.
-Logs the patient and their insurance information, contacts insurance company for verification of coverage and benefits and obtains precertification from the payer.
-Coordinates procedure appointments with physician’s calendar, and changes in the schedule are adjusted as needed.
-Communicates appointments and surgical preparation information to the patients.
-Responsible for arranging co-surgeon or assistant as needed as well as cross scheduling with other departments (i.e. the lab for intra op TH or nuclear medicine for injections/mapping).
-Ensures pre-op procedures are followed with consistency including: completion of surgical documentation (including completed consent forms, history and physical within 30 days of scheduled procedure and physician orders.
-Distributes documentation to appropriate departments.
-Schedules pre-surgery appointment with physician, obtains medical clearance(s) as needed, coordinates pre-admission testing appointments with appropriate departments and follows up with results to the physician.
-Helps to promote high levels of service, greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
-At each patient encounter, responds promptly to patients¿ needs and listen with empathy both in person and on the telephone.
-The coordinator will courteously assist the patient while never compromising the dignity of the patient’s surgical and financial needs.
Coordinator to support Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension program, serving patients ranging from their early 20s through older adulthood. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of front desk experience within healthcare.
Strong data entry skills and comfort managing high call volumes
Prior experience in a healthcare setting required
Familiarity with Epic and/or cardiology is highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Greet patients, manage front-desk duties, and complete check-in procedures
Provide post-visit instructions, including testing information and follow-up scheduling
Screen and route incoming phone calls or take detailed messages as needed
Required Skills & Experience:
-Two years of related experience.
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
-The ability to learn quickly and adapt in a changing environment.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-2 years of progressive experience in a medical office is preferred.
-Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
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Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Medical Office Administrator/ Scheduling Coordinator
Company: Emonics Healthcare
Location: Hackensack, NJ
