Patient Access Registrar - Evening Shift (Front Desk)

valleyhealth; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Plan

Wellness Time Off

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to support inpatient, outpatient, and ED services through reception, pre-registration, registration, and cash collection.

Strong communication and clerical skills are required; a high school diploma is essential with CHAA preferred. Evening shift availability; competitive compensation with benefits is offered based on role, experience, education, and licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree preferred. Completion of formal business/medical training preferred. Completion of Registration training program required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.
• Healthcare related experience. Computer Experience and knowledge of windows environment. Previous customer service experience required. Medical office experience required. Medical terminology preferred.
• Effective communication and writing skills, ability to articulate and use proper spelling and grammar. Effective interpersonal skills to work with co-workers and other staff members. Effective critical thinking skills, i.e., analytical, problem-solving, decision making, prioritizing, time management, etc. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Typing/Keyboarding 50 - 60 wpm at a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Reception, pre-registration, registration, cash collection, admitting, patient/department support, materials/inventory management, patient education, and unit specific tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 50-60 wpm

Reading & writing

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

CHAA certification preferred

Job description

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to support inpatient, outpatient, and ED services through reception, pre-registration, registration, and cash collection.

Strong communication and clerical skills are required; a high school diploma is essential with CHAA preferred. Evening shift availability; competitive compensation with benefits is offered based on role, experience, education, and licensure.