Job ID: R1062253 Type: Full Time Location: Voorhees Township, New Jersey Standard Hours: 40 Shift: 1st Shift
Summary:
Schedules inpatient or outpatient procedures.
Informs patients and physician office of prep instructions or other test requirements.
Correctly identifies the patient, matches medical records, and facilitates hospital care.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the organized flow of patients throughout the department by accurately inputting surgical procedures and preference cards, orders.
- Works with Insurance companies to ensure pre-certifications are obtained.
- Acts as the key contact within the department for coordinating the admission process and scheduling surgical procedures.
- Alerts facilitator of current or potential problems and assists in resolution.
- Handles a high volume of incoming and outgoing communication from the unit while providing excellent customer service.
- Maintains medical records, stat reports, enters data into multiple data bases, and runs reports as required.
- Maintains office supplies and equipment.
- Assists in orienting new staff on scheduling and data collection processes.
- Assists with unit coverage as needed.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Previous medical clerical experience.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Computer user proficiency (data entry).
Clear communication skills.
Professional phone demeanor.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Hourly Rate: $18.89 - $27.81 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
