1. Accurately prepares patient documentation for batch scanning into electronic record system. 1.1 Prepares patient documentation for scanning according to the date of discharge, or other criteria communicated by department leaders. 2. Scans documents into electronic document management system using a batch scanner. 2.1 Operates batch management software and batch scanner

1. Screens and refers incoming phone calls and directs patients and families to ensure that accurate and timely department communication is facilitated and that the Department is represented in a positive manner. 1.1 Provides all support and clerical assistance to patients, families, staff (both departmental and hospital), and community contacts with the greatest consider

1. Assisting in the ongoing updates of CPT and ICD10 Notifying physicians of changes within each specialty; evaluating procedure codes and diagnosis on an ongoing basis and recommending corrections and changes for continuous improvement; Reviewing coding guidelines for OP reports, Multi Specialty Surgeons, Physician Assistants, hospitalists and other departments; attendin

A day in the life of a Medical Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Schedules appointments, meetings or conferences for departmental personnel utilizing interdepartmental and/or hospital wide computerized scheduling systems. Enters inpatient and outpatient profession charges on medical billing system. Composes and prepares correspondences. Uses knowledge of me

1. Follows department established Fax Review protocols. Extracts and summarizes pertinent clinical information to transmit to payors for reimbursement. 2. Proactively identifies potential concerns regarding clinical eligibility for admission and/or continued stay reviews and addresses with Care Coordination. 3. Coordinates reconsiderations and/or peer to peer reviews for

Files all radiology, pathology, surgical reports and other records in patient's chart. Copies material and releases medical records as requested in accordance with HUMC policy and HIPPA guidelines. Ensures that each patient on the daily schedule has a prepared chart available at the time of appointment. Utilizes all computer system access to locate information. Locates pa

A day in the life of a Patient Access Specialist with Hackensack Meridian Health includes Greets patients and visitors in person/phone in a prompt, courteous, respectful and helpful manner. Implements the Medical Center's scheduling, pre registration, pre certification, referral procurement and insurance verification policies and procedures for the assigned outpatient poi

A day in the life of a Deficiency Tracking/ Suspension Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Retrieves paper records of all discharged patients from the nursing units in each campus. Ensures all discharged charts are accounted for, utilizing the Chart Reconciliation work queue in Epic. Creates a list of all charts not received and communicates with nursing and an

A day in the life of a Medical Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Schedules appointments, meetings or conferences for departmental personnel utilizing interdepartmental and/or hospital wide computerized scheduling systems. Enters inpatient and outpatient profession charges on medical billing system. Composes and prepares correspondences. Uses knowledge of me

A day in the life of a Outpatient Coder II at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines and coding conventions. Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.

A day in the life of a Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) Auditor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Performs data quality reviews on Inpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDMP) records. Validates the (International Classification of Diseases 10th Diagnosis & Procedure Coding System) ICD 10 CM codes, DRG group appropriateness, audits for missed secondary diagnoses

A day in the life of a Patient Access Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Greets patients and visitors in person/phone in a prompt, courteous, respectful and helpful manner. Implements the Medical Center's scheduling, pre registration, pre certification, referral procurement and insurance verification policies and procedures for the assigned outpatient point

A day in the life of a Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Auditor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Assist with developing coding quality improvement initiatives. Analyze, review and resolve coding and documentation issues that are related to reimbursement, compliance and revenue enhancement. Perform focused second level coding quality reviews, as needed, to sup

A day in the life of a Medical Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Schedules appointments, meetings or conferences for departmental personnel utilizing interdepartmental and/or hospital wide computerized scheduling systems. Enters inpatient and outpatient profession charges on medical billing system. Composes and prepares correspondences. Uses knowledge of me

A day in the life of a Medical Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Schedules appointments, meetings or conferences for departmental personnel utilizing interdepartmental and/or hospital wide computerized scheduling systems. Enters inpatient and outpatient profession charges on medical billing system. Composes and prepares correspondences. Uses knowledge of me