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Cardiology Patient Care & Surgical Scheduling Coordinator
Location: New Jersey
City: Hackensack
Address: 20 Prospect Avenue, 20 PROSPECT
POSTAL CODE: 07601
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
We are seeking a detail-oriented Patient Care Coordinator to support our Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension program.
This role is responsible for coordinating patient appointments, procedures, and surgeries while providing exceptional front-desk and customer service support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule procedures, surgeries, testing, and follow-up appointments
- Verify patient demographics, insurance coverage, and obtain authorizations
- Manage patient check-in/check-out and provide post-visit instructions
- Coordinate pre-operative and post-operative care requirements
- Handle high-volume phone calls and route messages appropriately
- Maintain accurate patient records and surgical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, and other departments to ensure seamless patient care
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of healthcare or medical office experience
- Strong data entry, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines preferred
- Experience with Epic EMR, cardiology, surgical scheduling, or CPT/ICD-10 coding is a plus
This position requires a patient-focused professional who can provide excellent service while ensuring accurate coordination of clinical and administrative processes.