Overview
Orthopedic Surgical Coordinator–Bergen, Essex Hudson Jobs in Jersey City – New Jersey – USA at Barnabas Health Medical Group
Position: Â Orthopedic Surgical Coordinator-Full Time-Bergen, Essex, & Hudson County
Job Summary:
The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for scheduling all patient surgical procedures for the practice. Obtain missing information from initial booking forms and confirm final schedules.
Essential Functions:
Booking of surgical cases for 3 physicians for both in hospital and surgical center locations
Communicating with the hospital, and patients primary care physician to perform all necessary pre-operative requirements
Accurately obtains all missing information needed from initial scheduling of case. Schedules cases with a high level of accuracy and brings questions to the appropriate party.
Accurately schedules pre-operative and post-operative surgical appointments and procedures as indicated by physician/physician staff including date, procedure, time, equipment, supplies needed and amount of time needed.
Analyze and verify coding of procedures and diagnosis using ICD and CPT codes.
Bills insurance companies for all hospital (inpatient and outpatient), office, nursing homes, and all other provider services.
Consults with Compliance Department on billing issues.
Enter data electronically to process charges, payments, denials, and adjustments.
Monitors claims for missing information, authorization/control numbers.
Post third party insurance remittance vouchers if received in practice site.
Resolve routine patient billing inquiries and problems.
Reviews billing in all sites for accuracy.
Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the facility-wide attendance policy.
Communicates problems to the proper personnel promptly; asks questions to clarify misunderstandings; requests assistance from appropriate personnel in the event of an unusual or difficult situation
Demonstrates a complete knowledge of all phases of the job.
Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy andattention to detailat all times.
Demonstrates an awareness of the scheduler s importance in contributing topatient safetyand the efficient coordination of surgical procedures.
Demonstrates excellent customer service incommunicationwith physicians/physician staff, all departments within the surgery center, miscellaneous callers and visitors.
Demonstrates good judgment by following written and verbal instructions carefully.
Demonstrates the ability to adapt to change in the workload as required; uses time productively.
Shows good judgment in the answering and referral of phone calls.
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 2+ years Physician practice surgical coordinator experience including utilizing an EMR system, Epic is a plus, insurance knowledge and verification
Organized, detail oriented, ambitious self-starter who is able to work independently and as well part of a team
Excellentcommunicationand great follow up skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Hours*:
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
* Hours are subject to change as business needs require. Evening pay shift differential available for any regularly scheduled hours, Monday Friday, after 5:00pm. Weekend pay shift differential available.
Location:
This role may require a commute to a practice located in Essex, Bergen, or Hudson County.
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Duties:
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Title: Orthopedic Surgical Coordinator–Bergen, Essex Hudson
Company: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Location: Jersey City – New Jersey – USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
