Surgical Representative - Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

Surgical Representative

New Brunswick, NJ

Posted 16 days ago

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Surgical Representative
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Clinic
Department	RHUDA - New Brunswick
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) is seeking a Surgical Representative for the Rutgers Health University Dental Associates (RHUDA) located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under general supervision, this position carries out a variety of front desk services related to cash collection, serves as primary staff liaison with all surgery patients, receptionist, maintain appointment book, request charts, post payments, enters and updates patient demographic, and insurance information. This position provides financial planning and service to patient and physicians to facilitate the scheduling and performance of clinical procedures; provides support paperwork and documentation to patients and physicians; maintains awareness of various HMO's, Commercial PPO's, Medicare, Medicaid HMO's, Workers Comp/No fault insurance carriers restrictions to assure all necessary criteria are met prior to surgery. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Serves as a liaison for the doctors by providing insurance guidelines, authorizations, and support for patients requiring treatment. Registers patients presenting for treatment at the Rutgers Health University Dental Associates. Reviews surgical procedures with doctor to make CPT and ICD coding recommendations. Coordinates and assists in scheduling the operating room for dental procedures performed at affiliated hospitals. Serves as the liaison between patients, treating dentists and the hospital staff. Verifies patient eligibility and benefits, and obtain pre-authorization, if required. Explains operating room procedures as well as preadmission testing requirements, appointments, cancellation procedures, deposits and payments Utilizes HCPCs codes to secure authorization for nutritional supplements, medications, or other items, deemed medically necessaiy, for an effective recovery for the patient. Effectively communicates with patient registration desk, utilization management, nurses and medical director to give all pertinent clinical documentation as required to secure the surgical authorization. Tracks status of pending pre-certifications and pre-authorizations, keeping the providers informed of status. Maintains and updates notes on the Authorization Status Repo1t for all team members to access information, as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	2025
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	27.630
Annual Mid Range Salary	28.130
Annual Maximum Salary	28.970
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters, Local 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High school diploma or GED. One year related experience. Five years of experience performing a full range of clerical support services that includes medical terminology.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience identifying and using ICD-10 and CPT codes.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, walking, bending and speaking.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0896
Posting Open Date	04/17/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

1+ years