Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Admin Assistant I provides key administrative support to the Neurosurgeon(s) and their clinical teams with the overarching goal of ensuring a smooth and seamless patient experience. Developing relationships with patients, families and colleagues, the Surgery Practice Coordinator functions as an interdisciplinary team member who contributes toward the attainment of important goals for the patient, the practice and the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide patients with updates on inquiries, appointments, procedures, etc.
• Collaborate with Jefferson departments, referrers and physicians offices to deliver effective an effective patient experience
• In conjuction with the Nurse and or Advanced Practice Provider, appropriately triage and schedule New Patient visits
• Schedule Established Patient visits
• Serve as a liaison to insurance companies and provide them with all necessary information in order to obtain prior authorizations.
• Ensure that referrals obtained for all clinic visits are up to date and accurate.
• Perform demographic and insurance eligibility checks in Epic and other applications. Review and correct any information that is found through eligibility checks.
• Coordinate prior authorizations