Coordinator

Job Overview:

The Out Patient (OP) Eating Disorder Unit (EDU) Coordinator position plays a key role in the health system and in providing excellent customer service while ensuring timely throughput and capturing all necessary data timely. The OP EDU Coordinator is responsible for front desk activities and to greet all patients in a timely and friendly manner. A core function of this position is to ensure that all customers, external and internal, are treated with the highest level of respect. The OP EDU Coordinator is to provide a safe and secure environment for the patient during the registration process.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years administrative experience and two years behavioral health experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Customer service experience
• Medical terminology and computer skills

Preferred:

• Patient Access experience preferred
• Knowledge in all aspects of registration, Non-Federal and Federal billing regulations, and state programs such as Charity Care

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 7:00am-3:30pm
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, colleagues and other external and internal customers
• Interviews patients, family members and other responsible parties to gather pertinent demographic and financial information, for scheduling, pre-registration and/or registration based on assigned work
• Obtains and accurately documents all demographic information
• Obtains insurance information and initiates the verification process via third party clearinghouse
• Completes verification of coverage of all insurances and financial clearance activity has been completed
• Meets and exceeds department goals including accuracy, point of service collections and productivity
• Ensures all required forms are provided, reviewed, properly explained and signed by the patient or an approved person on behalf of the patient
• Responsible to review all work queues daily and take the required actions to update the information, correct errors and ensure that the account is accurate for billing.
• Charge reconciliation efforts as directed by Supervisor.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the entire pre-admission, registration, and financial clearance processes
• Demonstrates a high level of efficiency, accuracy and productivity
• Verifies accuracy of patient demographic information to avoid duplicating a medical record
• Follows department procedures when a duplicate medical record assignment is made
• Complies with organizational policies on Advance Directives and Patient Rights
• Provides patients with all regulatory documents, obtain required signatures, and witnesses all patients signature
• Maintains department productivity by asking for additional duties when patient flow permits
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner and escalates issues to leadership when necessary
• Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude
• Works closely and professionally with ancillary departments to foster a team environment
• Participate in training through the development of training tools, presentations at department in-services or staff meetings, or through the training of registration staff outside of the patient access department

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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition 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!

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