Transplant Assistant Req #: 0000191548
Category: Surgical Tech
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Lung Transplant
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Transplant Assistant

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000191548

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department name: Lung Transplant

Job Overview:

The Transplant Assistant for the Lung Transplant Program works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team and is responsible for supporting the clinical and administrative staff by assisting with patient evaluations and care. Assist the transplant coordinators in all phases of transplant: pre-transplant evaluations, transplant, and post-transplant

Qualifications:

Required:

3-5 years of recent medical experienceMedical assistant CertificationHigh School degree requiredAssociates Degree preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office components (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

Medical assistant Certification

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

Full-Time Day37.5 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

Chart preparation for Patient Selection Committee (recipient, waitlist) and operational meetings. Scanning documents into the different medical records and transplant databaseChart preparation for Patient Selection Committee (recipient, waitlist) and operational meetings. Scanning documents into the different medical records and transplant databaseGeneral office duties. Faxing, scanning, answer phones, assist with appointments, reimbursements. Order supplies and maintain refrigerator logs and patient logs in compliance with regulations and poGeneral office duties. Faxing, scanning, answer phones, assist with appointments, reimbursements. Order supplies and maintain refrigerator logs and patient logs in compliance with regulations and policy and procedures.Obtain basic insurance authorizations. Schedule and reschedule testing as needed. Obtain Sharing Network forms and complete as necessary for blood testsObtain basic insurance authorizations. Schedule and reschedule testing as needed. Obtain Sharing Network forms and complete as necessary for blood testsPerforms medical assistant functions in the lung transplant clinic vital signs, follow up appointment testing and procedure tracking/scheduling. Retrieving and recoding labs, assisting with patientPerforms medical assistant functions in the lung transplant clinic vital signs, follow up appointment testing and procedure tracking/scheduling. Retrieving and recoding labs, assisting with patient phone calls and general assistance to transplant coordinators. Venipuncture/phlebotomy when necessarySchedule patients for pre-transplant evaluation. Schedule patient for office visits and follow up. Material and chart preparation, scheduling of studies and consults, retrieval of studies, trackingSchedule patients for pre-transplant evaluation. Schedule patient for office visits and follow up. Material and chart preparation, scheduling of studies and consuts, retrieval of studies, tracking of required updates, organizing information and database assistance. Obtain outside records from referring providesSection 2: Universal Behavioral Competency StandardsUniversal Behavioral Competency Standards Customer Service/Patient SatisfactionProvides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service. ConfidentialityAdheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records. ProfessionalismDemonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors. CommunicationListens and communicates effectively TeamworkSupports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc. Quality/ Performance ImprovementUtilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions AutonomyOrganizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate AccountabilityMakes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures. OwnershipDemonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism Professional Development Job AwarenessParticipates in ongoing education as required.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision InsuranceRetirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition 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!

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