Intake Coordinator - Cancer Screening

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

To engage new clients seeking information, coordinate intake appointments with referents and complete comprehensive intake assessments. The Intake Coordinator is responsible for answering incoming calls and assisting with issues related to eligibility, referrals and authorizations for cancer screening. Foster a supportive team environment. Responsible for scheduling intake visit, and maintain future appointment respectful to program goals, file maintenance, and assist care managers with client caseload. The Intake Coordinator will screen and orient potential members; conduct cancer screening and other service needs and assessments. Able to direct patients to other services of Saint Michael’s Medical Center. Providing assistance in tracking program enrollment and performs liaison services as needed. Maintaining the screening program clinic scheduling, and appointment systems. Coordinating timely intake process on referrals to primary and sub-specialty clinics.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
 
1. High School Diploma or equivalency (GED) required. Individual must have some college.
2. Bilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese)
3. Experience with Health IT system (organization Tools/training)
4. On-the-job training completeness/ongoing as per changes to program mandates and regulatory guidelines (CDC/ACS/NJCEED/USPTF). Annual competencies completed

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $22.28 to $30.08. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.