St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Job Overview
Under general supervision and according to established procedures, provides documentation based on patient care, benefits, appropriateness and use of criteria. Ensures adherence to the hospital or department's policies and procedures, standards and practices. Contacts patient/appropriate family member, to obtain any additional information needed to ensure that procedures or surgeries are performed as scheduled and refers self-pay patients for financial assistance.

• Work requires knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts acquired from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or Billing and Coding certificate from an accredited program and/or experience working in a physician office and/or hospital setting. 
• One year of previous work related experience required.