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CarePoint Health

NJ health system operating four hospitals

Medical Office Front Desk Coordinator

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
  • Two to three years of medical office experience is required.
  • One year of customer service or reception experience is required, preferably in a healthcare environment.
  • Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, is required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and the organization's services is required.
  • The ability to prevent, calm, or defuse irate callers and patients by identifying concerns and directing calls appropriately is required.
  • Influenza vaccination is required before the hire date during influenza season unless an approved medical exemption is granted.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the front office, triage phone calls, schedule appointments, handle billing and filing, and assist with data entry and patient registration.
  • Complete filing, telephone answering, document preparation, record retention, duplication, faxing, mail distribution, and supply ordering.
  • Confirm appointments, verify insurance and patient identification, obtain pre-authorizations, avoid processing automatic prescription refills without a doctor's permission, maintain a problem log, return phone calls, ensure patient paperwork is completed within 72 hours, and see patients in scheduled appointment order.
  • Compose and prepare correspondence, invoices, reports, and presentations, and maintain appropriate files.
  • Maintain and stock supplies in designated areas, check assigned equipment for proper function, and promptly report malfunctions.
  • Prepare patient charts and ensure all proper consents are signed; these duties are non-clinical.
  • Schedule appointments and meetings appropriately.
  • Address patient complaints in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintain communication with the Office Manager and Senior Practice Manager.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support as needed.
  • Comply with the privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures outlined in the Privacy, Security and Confidentiality Agreement and maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Participate in the department's quality improvement plan.
  • Schedule patients correctly in the electronic medical record and bill appropriately.
  • Act as a messenger when required.
  • Organize the center's calendars and serve as the liaison between medical professionals and patients.

Desired Qualifications

  • Obstetrics and gynecology experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish ability is preferred.

About the Company

CarePoint Health

NJ health system operating four hospitals

Hudson Regional Health is the region’s largest health system in Hudson County, operating four hospitals and about 70 sites. Its services are delivered through a network of hospitals, clinics, and outpatient centers where patients receive emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, labs, primary and specialty care, and other medical treatments across inpatient and outpatient settings. The network design lets patients access many kinds of care within one system and across multiple locations. It differentiates itself by its scale and rapid growth in New Jersey, making it the largest and fastest-growing health network in the area with a broad footprint and public updates about services and patient information. The goal is to improve regional health by expanding access to high-quality care, coordinating services across sites, and growing the system to meet community needs.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$380K
Headquarters
Jersey City, NJ
Founded
2007

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