ETD Clerical Associate I - Emergency Trauma Department - PT Days with Benef at Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

21.4

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Processing, Registration, Insurance Verification, Data Entry, Tracking System Maintenance, Communication, Protocol Following, Order Input

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview 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 ETD Clerical Associate I greets all patients and attending physicians in the ETD utilizing the principles of the quality standards under the supervision of the ETD Clinical Manager (or designee), registers all patients accurately, conducts insurance verification, maintains the ETD tracking system, and assists in maintaining appropriate telephone communications within the ETD inclusive of the switchboard. Responsibilities Performs all activities associate with patient processing including, but not limited to: providing all registration materials to patient/family member; verifying all patient information during registration; maintaining contact with managed care providers to avoid denial of payment. Types/data entry in Medical Center's Information System. Maintains and updates the Tracking System within the ETD to assure accurate location of patients. Keeps the Triage Census Board up to date as assigned. Notifies police departments and/or ambulance corps of bypass or diverts as directed by the ETD Clinical Manager (or designee). Follows written protocols for notification of helicopter landings. Responds immediately to Code 4168 code blue and Code 68 and makes appropriate notifications. Inputs physician orders accurately into the computer system or makes out manual requisition slips for diagnostic studies. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Minimum of 1 year experience in record keeping. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Starting at $21.4 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

The ETD Clerical Associate I greets patients and physicians, registers patients, verifies insurance, and maintains the ETD tracking system. They also assist with telephone communications and respond to emergency codes.