Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Hackensack, NJ | United States
Job description
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.
Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more !!!
The Preadmission Evaluation (PAE) Associate coordinates all the essential functions, that support the clerical, operational and administrative responsible of PreAdmission Evaluation Services.
- Completes (write) all forms, lists and correspondence necessary for the daily functioning of the department.
- Collects all pertinent patient data (clinical, consent, medical clearance, etc.) and produce a completed chart 48 hours in advance of admission or pre-admission.
- Initiates appropriate phone calls to surgeons/PCP when PAT results are missing, incomplete or abnormal results are noted.
- Ensures that all required documents (H&P's medical clearance, etc.) are accurately documented on checklist and in chart and sent to appropriate Points of Service (SAS, CAS, CDAR, etc.) prior to admission.
- Develops and maintains surgical list of all patients expected for surgery at the 24 hour mark along with the appropriate documentation.
- Checks all notice received via computer (cancellations, date changes, PAT changes).
- Provides information/answers questions regarding admission and PAT testing and refers to R.N. when necessary for clinically related information
- Receives and maintains log of all MD PAT and other documents brought to, faxed to or picked up from drop box to Admission Services Center, in absence of clerk.
- Maintains departmental files, H&P file, cancel file and daily document file.
- Ensures that the PAE department operates with minimal interruption to its timely work flow.
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Six months general office experience.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Business school graduate.
- Experience in the health care field.
- Knowledge of CRT, data entry (types 30 wpm) and medical terminology.
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