Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Patient Intake Rep - Wound Care Center - F/T with Benefits Day in Edison, New Jersey
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.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Patient Intake Representative at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Communicates all pertinent information to patient/customer at initial and subsequent contacts.
Answers incoming department calls within three rings. Fields department call volume: asks appropriate questions to screen calls, relays accurate information to caller, takes appropriate action.
Monitors voicemail and initiates appropriate follow-up. Relays messages to staff per department
Obtain and document all pertinent information for scheduling intake to facilitate effective insurance verification, scheduling and registration processes.
Verifies insurance on all new referrals and screens appropriately for department specific needs.
Documents all interactions with insurance representatives, patients/customers and interested parties.
Pursues, researches and relays any discrepancies to insurance company representatives, patients and appropriate supervisors.
Compiles statistical information as needed per department needs. Prints daily scheduling reports. Forwards reports to referral sources documenting accurate information.
Follows department procedures for initiating required authorizations for services and verifying receipt of
Pre-registers patients per department guidelines. Obtains insurance cards, prescriptions, insurance referrals along with other required registration forms.
Updates, revises and enters all information in registration system. Obtains patient signatures on all registration paperwork.
Informs patient of co-payment/payment responsibilities and collects payment.
Compiles new patient chart including department forms.
Schedules, re-schedules, coordinates and prioritizes scheduling of multiple service needs. Updates schedules per department guidelines.
Advises patient/customer of department guidelines related to scheduling, registration, cancellations and late arrivals.
Completes all scheduling processes prior to patient's first visit and assures that all involved parties have necessary information.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day
Qualifications
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Minimum of 1 year related work experience in a physician practice, hospital setting or directly related customer service setting.
Good organizational skills; ability to set priorities effectively.
Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills; and ability to accept direction and perform multiple tasks.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-149490
Department Wound Care Center
Site JFK Medical Center
Job Location US-NJ-Edison
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 40
Shift Day
Shift Hours 7a.m. - 3p.m.
Weekend Work No Weekends Required
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work No Holidays Required