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 disability coordinator is responsible for accurate and timely completion of patient disability and FMLA forms. This role includes working with various office staff in multiple departments, insurance representatives and employers of HR representatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the accurate and timely completion and submission of disability and/or FMLA forms, while maintaining contact, thorough documentation and providing updates to the patient, insurance company and/or employer.

 

This posting is for all current Ocean Orthopedic Team Members that are either per diem, part time, or full time status and are located in the Toms River or Morganville office. 

A day in the life of a disability coordinator  at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Log, prepare and send disability and FMLA forms
• Diligently maintain full and accurate documentation within patients' accounts
• Collect and log payments for forms and maintain complete documentation of such
• Field telephone calls from insurance companies, employers, adjusters and patients
• Follow up on specific accounts as assigned
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Computer skills including MS office
• Medical office operations, medical terminology
• 2 years medical office experience
• Clinical and/or administrative background
• Proficient navigating electronic medical records
• Detail oriented; ability to follow all assignments through to completion
• Time management skills and ability to multitask

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $20.32 Hourly

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.