Patient Access & Financial Clearance Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to manage inpatient and outpatient registration, verify insurance, and assist with financial clearance. You will interact with patients to gather demographics, identify coverage, and coordinate with case management as needed.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and delivering a positive patient experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma not required if replaced by higher education or experience.
• Bachelor's degree or related hospital experience preferred.
• Proficient with Epic systems and patient registration workflows.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a courteous manner.
• Performs scheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification, and financial clearance.
• Verifies benefits and pre-authorization requirements for procedures.
• Manages patient data, admits in Epic, and ensures accurate registration.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Rotating schedules

Bilingual (Spanish/Korean)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related experience

Tools

EPIC HB

Cadence

Prelude

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to manage inpatient and outpatient registration, verify insurance, and assist with financial clearance. You will interact with patients to gather demographics, identify coverage, and coordinate with case management as needed.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and delivering a positive patient experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.