Patient Access & Insurance Verification Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to manage inpatient and outpatient registration, insurance verification, and pre-certification within the Patient Access Services Department. The role emphasizes accurate data capture, patient financial counseling, and timely processing to support smooth care delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, hospital registration experience, and strong EPIC system skills to ensure compliance and excellent

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in hospital registration/insurance verification preferred.
• Proficient with EPIC systems and related workflows.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients at check-in and check-out with courtesy.
• Verify demographics and insurance information across inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Perform pre-registration, registration, and insurance verification per policy.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Phone Etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

EPIC Cadence

EPIC Prelude

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to manage inpatient and outpatient registration, insurance verification, and pre-certification within the Patient Access Services Department. The role emphasizes accurate data capture, patient financial counseling, and timely processing to support smooth care delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, hospital registration experience, and strong EPIC system skills to ensure compliance and excellent