Front Desk Patient Coordinator

University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) – a Division of Ortho NJ, is a leading private orthopaedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopaedic care. Our board certified surgeons each with subspecialty training offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Front Desk Patient Coordinator in our Somerset, Morganville, and Wall Offices!

Qualified Candidates:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of (2) years of previous experience in a hospital or physician office setting
• Knowledge of managed care referral/ pre-certification procedures
• Medical, orthopedic terminology a plus
• Experience working with confidential patient records and EMR systems

Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments based on company policies and procedures. Candidate will be required to proofread and maintain accuracy at all levels of the appointment process
• Verify patient’s Insurance benefit, eligibility and referral process
• Scanning documents into patient chart through Phoenix EMR
• Faxing documents as needed
• Accessing documents from several hospital systems
• Confirmation of appointments
• Greeting patients upon their arrival. Guide new patients (NP) through the registration process, ensuring all new patient packets are completed in their entirety, signed and initialed where required, and that copies of insurance cards and picture ID’s are scanned correctly in the EMR. Review all insurance and demographic information with returning patients and enter all changes in system. Yearly renewal of HIPAA and abbreviated intake sheet is required of all patients.
• Posting charges, collecting co-pays, close and reconcile at the close of each day

For more information about UOA - please visit us at www.UOANJ.com

OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $16.00 – $24.00 per hour.

Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay, as well as benefits. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been employed or received compensation from University Orthopaedic Associates, a Division of OrthoNJ or any of their divisions – Orthopaedic Institute of Brielle Orthopaedics, Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, Ridgewood Orthopaedic Group, Shore Orthopaedic University Associates, or Union County Orthopaedic Group?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?

• If applicable for the position for which you are applying, are you willing to relocate?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (eg., H-1B visa status)?
• Are there any contractual restrictions (such as non-compete or non-disclosure agreement) that would prevent you from accepting employment with our practice?
• What is your desired salary?
• Do you have experience with front desk or medical administrative support?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $24