ED Registrar, Patient Access Center, Full Time, Night

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription benefits

Dental & Vision discount program

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness center membership discount

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, seeks staff for the Patient Access Center to support inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services with reception, registration, admissions, and related tasks. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, patient education, and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

Required are a high school diploma, healthcare experience, and strong communication and English literacy.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Windows computer experience required.
• Registration training completed or in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, pre-registration, and registration support.
• Handle cash collection and admitting processes.
• Assist departments within the Patient Access Center.
• Support patient education and materials/inventory management.
• Maintain accurate patient information and comply with privacy standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Typing 50–60 wpm

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Registration training program required

CHAA certification preferred

Job description

Position Summary

To support the various departments under the Patient Access Center (Inpatient, Outpatient, Same Day Services, Wound Care, Infusion, Labor & Delivery and Emergency Department by providing a variety of tasks such as reception, pre-registration, registration, cash collection, admitting, patient/department support, materials/inventory management, patient education, and unit specific tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred. Completion of formal business/medical training preferred. Completion of Registration training program required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.

Experience

Healthcare related experience. Computer Experience and knowledge of windows environment. Previous customer service experience required. Medical office experience required. Medical terminology preferred.

Skills

Effective communication and writing skills, 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, i.e., 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 50 - 60 wpm at a minimum.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Night (United States of America)

Benefits

Medical/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 Plans Supplemental 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 Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining 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: $20.86 - $26.07 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley 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.

Culture

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.