Patient Access Coordinator

RWJBarnabas Health; Opelika (NJ, AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier healthcare organization as a Patient Access Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless patient registration and financial clearance. This position offers the opportunity to work in a compassionate environment, assisting families with insurance and payment issues while contributing to the overall health of the community. With a focus on high-quality patient care, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and excellence in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting patient needs, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• One year experience in patient registration is required.
• Familiarity with computer software and Spanish speaking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients ensuring accurate information in the system.
• Communicates with parents regarding insurance and payment issues.
• Schedules appointments and confirms them.

Skills

Patient Registration

Financial Counseling

Insurance Verification

Spanish Speaking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hospital Information System

Computer Software

Job description

Patient Access Coordinator
Req #: 0000192934

Category: Billing/Collections/Registration

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Occupational Therapy-OP

Location:

Union (UNC),
2840 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083

Job Overview:

Determines registrations status and financial clearance for upcoming patients, pre registers accounts and determines which patients need to be seen for registration, collection of co pay referral forms, and or financial counseling.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma
• One year experience working in Registration

Preferred:

• Familiarity with computer software
• Spanish Speaking

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Day

Job Functions:

• Registers patients ensuring that all information in the Hospital Information System is accurate and complete
• Obtains all necessary consent signatures for all patients registered,
• Collects referral forms and copays
• Communicates with parents regarding insurance regulations, benefits and payment issues,
• Notifies parents of availability of financial assistance programs
• Distributes and assists with the completion of the applications, Serves as liaison between Payor, Therapist Clinician, Physician and the Patients parent guardian with respect to financial issues, Assures accuracy in all registrations, verifies all information when updating a patients account and or re registering a patient
• Verifies all information when opening a pre registered account
• Pre registers outpatient accounts in an organized timely fashion, Obtains all consent signatures as necessary, distributes face sheets, consents, labels and encounter form for outpatients
• Scan documents into computer system, Requests payment at the time of services for copays and or patients responsibility, provides itemized receipts, maintains accurate accounting of all payments or cash on hand
• Schedule appointments and performs scheduling functions, confirms appointments

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer