Surgical Coordinator Req #: 0000182595
Category: Clerical / Administrative Support
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: UPA-DCMC Neurosurgery
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group, 90 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Job Overview:

Responsible for verifying insurance and eligibility to obtain prior authorization for inpatient/outpatient medical procedures and diagnostic testing.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED required Relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience Six (6) months to one (1) year of relevant experience and/or training

Preferred:

Previous Surgical Coordinator experienceBilingual a plus

Scheduling Requirements:

Working Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PMDay ShiftFull-Time, 35 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

Ensures that patient demographic, insurance information, verification and eligibility have been established and documentedObtain necessary documentation from patients medical team to assist in obtaining approval in timely fashionVerifies patient insurance eligibility and obtains necessary pre-authorization numbers, if required, prior to date of serviceDocument and communicate with clinical staff, physicians, administrators, and patients regarding insurance problems/discrepancies; contact patients to receive updated insurance information or correct issuesCommunicate with servicing facilities and co-surgeons to make sure authorizations were receivedFile documentation of approval letters to be scanned into the EMR system, as necessary

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer