Radiology Intake Representative - Health And Wellness Center

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Radiology Intake Representative - Health and Wellness Center

IMAGING AMBULATORY SPECIALTY P Iselin, New Jersey

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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.

The Radiology Intake Representative is responsible for the flow of Radiology patient data from appointment scheduling, authorization, and registration. This includes but is not limited to the review of physician orders, diagnosis and reimbursement requirements through patient and physician contracts. This position also functions as the primary conduit of communication with both providers and patients.

Be a part of a revolutionary approach to healthcare at the forefront of innovation and convenience. Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking passionate and pioneering individuals to join our brand-new Health and Wellness Center at Metropark, a first-of-its-kind facility in New Jersey strategically located at a major transit hub. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking model of care that integrates a comprehensive, one-stop-shop of health services into the daily lives of thousands of commuters and residents.

As a member of our team, you will help redefine healthcare accessibility, providing world-class, convenient care for people traveling throughout the Northeast, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. This state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility will offer a wide array of services, including primary care, urgent care, advanced imaging, and specialists. You will be joining a visionary project that establishes a new standard for healthcare delivery in suburban areas.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Accurate collection of patient information and medical history for scheduling.
• Effectively and efficiently performs the scheduling process for all imaging studies. Schedule Radiologist's consultations, Pre-registering and registering all scheduled studies for the various departments and HOPD facilities.
• Screens radiology orders and reviews patient histories to expedite scheduled procedures.
• Gathers and prepares patient information related to procedures including prescription, lab work, medication, allergies, consents and patient histories in preparation for scheduled procedures and/or Radiologist review.
• As needed:
  • Reviews patient insurance requirements and documentation to ensure reimbursement.
  • Performs insurance verification on all Outpatient services, and collects patient's out of pocket responsibility.
  • Prepares and obtains authorization for all procedures including advanced procedures and studies and any other needed authorizations.
• Where applicable, set up peer to peer and/or handle appeals when authorizations are denied.
• Completes any patient requests for medical information and verifications.
• Respond to phone inquiries in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Communicates with physician offices, nursing units, radiologists, technical staff, and ordering physicians to facilitate scheduling and/or completion of exams.
• Arrange transportation for patients as needed to and from their procedure/study.
• Where applicable, set up all hydrations for all patients that require hydration for their study and perform post procedure follow up calls and/or set up follow up appointments with patients when needed.
• Upload/import outside studies into PACS for Radiologist comparisons.
• Make daily reminder calls to scheduled patients and give them any additional instructions as needed.
• Checks workspace inventory and replenishes supplies as needed. Notify supervisor if inventory supplies need replenishment.
• Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
• Process requests for medical records,…