Lead Patient Services Associate - OBGYN - New Jersey (Full-time)

Jefferson Health Plans; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc is seeking a Lead Patient Services Associate to support front desk operations in outpatient settings across locations. You will verify insurance, demographics and referrals, schedule visits via EPIC, and help maintain efficient patient flow for a positive patient experience.

The role includes mentoring other Patient Services Associates, training staff, and serving as a key point of contact while upholding HIPAA and service standards across the practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of patient healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, visitors and staff per Jefferson values.
• Mentors and trains other Patient Services Associates; acts as day-to-day operations lead.
• Processes check-in/check-out and scheduling of appointments via EPIC.
• Greets patients and handles inquiries in person or by phone.
• Maintains efficient patient flow and escalates concerns as needed.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and adherence to regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient service

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Number of Positions in Requisition

1

Job Details

OBGYN is a multiple location department and staff are rotated amongst all locations in New Jersey: Sewell, W. Deptford, Stratford & Cherry Hill. 1 evening shift required per week.

The Lead Patient Services Associate (PSA) enhances the patient/customer experience by courteously and professionally processing arrival and departure activities associated with visits to the practice/department. The Lead PSA serves as a resource to other Patient Services Associates by mentoring, training and assisting in the direction of day to day operations. Primarily working at the front desk of an outpatient practice the Lead PSA verifies insurance, referrals and patient demographic information. The Lead PSA supports delivery of the Jefferson Experience by placing emphasis on the prompt and courteous treatment of all patients and visitors to maintain an efficient flow of patients to examination rooms.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Serves as a resource to other Patient Services Associates by mentoring, training and assisting in the direction of daily operations. Acts as internal and external point of contact.
• Processes check in and/or check out, point of service activities and/or scheduling of patient appointments via EPIC.
• Greets and interacts with patients/visitors in a professional manner, on phone or in person.
• Maintains efficient flow of practice and escalates patient and/or provider concerns as appropriate.
• Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 3 years patient healthcare experience

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Salary Range

$17.00 to $22.98 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

165 Princeton Avenue, West Deptford, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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