Patient Access Representative

University Hospital, Newark; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital, Newark seeks a Patient Access Representative to handle patient registrations and insurance verification. The role requires strong communication and data entry skills, along with relevant clerical experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered alongside a competitive hourly salary.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of clerical experience in a relevant setting.
• Knowledge of Managed Care, Medicaid, and Charity Care guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Ensure efficient and accurate patient registrations.
• Scan documents into the hospital registration system.

Skills

Customer service skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Patient Access Representative position is to interview all patients in a professional and courteous manner. Completes efficient and timely patient arrivals and registration functions. This includes, but is not limited to, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Pre-Registration. Electronically enters accurate patient demographic information into University Hospital computer system and obtain signatures on all required documentation. Confirms required insurance precertification, authorization and documentation is obtained for billing and medical record processing.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Obtains and electronically inputs patient demographics and insurance information into the hospital computer system, thoroughly verifying the information presented by the patient.
• Ensures efficient, accurate and timely patient registrations and arrivals. Interviews all patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensures the correct patients arrived and are checked-in prior to banding or completing a task.
• Obtains identification and current insurance information. Updates the registration system upon obtaining additional information.
• Scans documents into the hospital registration system.
• Verifies patient’s insurance(s) eligibility to ensure reimbursement for services rendered at the hospital. Performs real time eligibility, Notice of Admission, and uses all other available on-line and manual systems to obtain authorization or pre-certification.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of clerical experience in a physician’s office, hospital, or insurance company required. (Experience in collections is an advantage).
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. An understanding of Managed Care, Medicaid, and Charity Care guidelines and regulations preferred. Must be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer service skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computers and data entry experience required.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is TC1850: Probationary Rate: $25.14 – Job Rate: $25.64 – Two Year Rate: $26.41 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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