Business Associate, Urology, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health System in Ridgewood, NJ is seeking an experienced Healthcare Access Associate to support the Outpatient Care Center and central registration, scheduling, admitting, and information processing. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, Windows knowledge, and strong customer service in a medical office setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and completion of BA training; CHAA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Computer experience in a Windows environment.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• Medical office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Registration, scheduling, and admitting patients.
• Database management and information processing.
• Patient and department support and materials/inventory management.
• Education and development and unit-specific tasks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Typing 25-30 wpm

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

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 required. Completion of formal business/medical training preferred. Completion of BA training program required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.ExperienceComputer 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 LocationRidgewood 1200 E Ridgewood AveShiftDay (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.