Preauthorization Associate

Job Title : Associate

Location : Morris Cancer Center

Department Name : Cancer Ctr-Admin

Req # : 0000212050

Status : Hourly

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $17.17 - $25.00 per hour

Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Function :

The Program Associate is responsible for serving as a liaison for patients with respect to financial and scheduling issues.

The Program Associate will work collaboratively with all research and non-research staff to maintain a timely and organized flow of patients through the clinical research process scheduling and insurance procedures.

This role will focus on research patients, assuring that the patient experience of the research subject is positive and progresses smoothly.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in business- or health-related field required

Experience :

• Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office setting physician office, hospital, clinic, health insurance company required
• Knowledge of medical insurance benefit coverage assessment and processing required
• Knowledge of oncology medical terminology, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, traditional insurance, CPT, ICD-10 coding, and computerized billingsystems required
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Work Environment and Hazards
• Healthcare office environment
• Special Physical Demands
• Physical Demands
• Position entails frequent standing, bending, lifting and walking
• A physical condition that allows reaching and general mobility within the departments
• Manual dexterity is required
• Visual acuity must be such as to enable accurate performance of essential job duties
• Hearing and speech must permitdirect and telephone communication
• In addition, must be able to function under rapidly changing and stressful conditions
• Sitting, standing, walking,some bending and lifting
• Other Physical Demands as required
• Work Contact Group / Additional Responsibilities
• Interrelationships with patients, staff, vendors, visitors, physicians

Job Specific Requirements

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to :

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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