Appointment Coordinator

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: January 10, 2020

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

How have you impacted someone's life today* At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.



The Appointment Coordinator is responsible for the management and scheduling of all patients for surgical and/or anesthesia related procedures in the Medical Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):



* 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 Center's Organizational Competencies.



Contacts: Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:



1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Computer literate.

3. 4-6 months hospital experience with medical and operating room terminology.

Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.

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