Business Associate, PACU, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuto

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

6 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Business Assistant to support the Outpatient Care Center and Centralized Department by handling registration, scheduling, admitting and data processing for patients.

The role requires a high school diploma, BA training, CHAA preferred, 3–6 months experience, strong communication, typing 25–30 wpm, and a commitment to accuracy. It offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and writing skills to articulate with accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with co-workers and staff.
• Critical thinking for analytical decision making and prioritization.
• Attention to detail in handling patient data and schedules.
• Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English required.
• Typing/Keyboarding 25-30 wpm minimum.

Responsibilities

• Registration, scheduling, and admitting patients.
• Database management and information processing for patient records.
• Patient/department support and education/development.
• Materials/inventory management for unit operations.
• Unit-specific tasks and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Typing 25-30 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA training program

CHAA certification preferred

Job description

Position SummaryTo support the Outpatient Care Center, Centralized Department and patient by providing a variety of services such as registration, scheduling, admitting, database management, information processing, patient/department support, materials/inventory management, education/development and unit-specific tasks.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent. Completion of formal business/medical training preferred. Completion of BA training program required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred).ExperienceAt least 3 to 6 months of experience as a Business Assistant or equivalent experience. Computer Experience â€â€œ knowledge of windows environment. Previous customer service experience required. Medical office experience required.SkillsEffective communication and writing skills â€â€œ ability to articulate and use proper spelling and grammar. Effective interpersonal skills to work with co-workers and other staff members. Effective critical thinking skills, e.g., analytical, problem-solving, decision making, prioritizing, time management, etc. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Typing/Keyboarding 25 â€â€œ 30 wpm at a minimum.Job LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $19.81 - $24.76 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.