Authorization/Verification Rep, Clinic
Req #: 0000169592
Category: Clerical / Administrative Support
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Clinic
Location:
Jersey City Medical Center,
355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302
Job Overview:
Responsible for obtaining the necessary prior authorizations needed for patient s procedures, surgeries and office visits.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma
- One year experience in clerical or receptionist work
- Thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices, equipment and ability to perform confidential and complex clerical tasks
Scheduling Requirements
- Shift- 8:00am-4:00pm
- Monday -Friday
- Full Time
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for obtaining all necessary prior authorizations for the JCMC Colony Plaza Specialty Care. Types of authorizations include: Surgeries, Procedures and office visits
- Assist with the coordination and scheduling of all location procedure and surgery
- Assist with scheduling clinic patient appointments
- Assist with answering a high volume of incoming calls promptly, transferring calls to staff as needed
- Forward information from patient to other staff members and follow up as needed
- Review voicemails and return calls within 24 hours
- Direct/assist patient to appropriate department or area as needed
- Assist with managing patient flow and oversee patient sign-in sheet throughout the day
- Assist with maintaining and updating provider schedule on scheduling system as needed
- Retrieve medical records as needed, maintaining clinic records and files according to HIPAA guidelines
- Demonstrate competency in operating copy/scanning equipment
- Sort and maintain incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Perform all clerical function in compliance with departmental rules and regulation
- Able to function independently with minimal direction from supervisor
- Interact with other disciplines, departments, agencies and insurance companies in a professional manner
- Maintain professional relationships with all co-workers
- Follow HIPAA Compliance at all times
- Complies with unit and department scheduling guidelines
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees
- Promote a positive and healthy workplace environment
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Pay Range:
Salary Range:
$20.00-$21.00 per hour
Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer