Patient Access & Financial Clearance Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to support inpatient and outpatient access functions. You will verify patient demographics, obtain consents, schedule and register patients, and perform insurance verification and financial clearance to ensure a smooth patient journey.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, basic medical terminology knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office/Google Suite.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; GED equivalent programs.
• Ability to work rotating schedules, weekends and holidays.
• Good written and verbal communication; customer service oriented.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge; proficient with computers (MS Office/Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility-based scheduling, bed planning, pre-registration and registration.
• Perform insurance verification, pre-certification and financial clearance as directed.
• Handle point of service cash collection and ensure patient demographic accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

1+ years hospital experience

Tools

EPIC Cadence

EPIC Prelude

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to support inpatient and outpatient access functions. You will verify patient demographics, obtain consents, schedule and register patients, and perform insurance verification and financial clearance to ensure a smooth patient journey.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, basic medical terminology knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office/Google Suite.