Appointment Coordinator - Cardiac Catherization -Full Time Days

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 patients for surgical and/or anesthesia related procedures in the Medical Center.

• 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 OR Room and time.
• 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.
• The Appointment Coordinator is responsible for the processing of all surgery related bills, as
  well as, all perioperative.
• Assures that special equipment, supplies, and room are available.
• Assures availability of supplies and initiates requests for special supplies for individual
  surgical procedures.
•  Assures that all charges are entered and verified before processing charges.
• Assures accuracy of charges and patient information.
•  Reports accuracy of charges and patient information (e.g. billing number).
• Lifts a minimum of 15 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 15 lbs. and stands a minimum of
  length of shift.
• 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.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Centers Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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.