Patient Access Representative

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton Township (NJ, MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health care destination as a Patient Access Representative, where you will play a vital role in ensuring patient satisfaction and accurate data collection. This position emphasizes excellent customer service, timely patient interaction, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving community health and providing high-quality care. With flexible scheduling as a per diem role, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while advancing your career in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; typing and medical terminology skills needed.
• Customer service experience preferred for effective patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and ensure accurate registration and data collection.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a secure environment.

Skills

Typing Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Data Entry

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Access Representative
Req #: 0000177926

Category: Billing/Collections/Registration

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Patient Access Services

Location:

RWJUH Hamilton Hospital,
One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Overview:

Utilizing a high degree of accuracy in obtaining all registration and financial data in order to provide necessary medical treatment and obtain proper reimbursement for the hospital. Communicating with all customers exhibiting excellent customer service skills. Interviewing patients to assure proper scheduling, registration and certification of services on all patients in a timely and courteous manner. Utilizing a high level of customer service in all aspects of the job.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Requires typing skills, medical terminology, office procedures

Preferred:

• Data entry and customer service experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem Day - Hours and days vary

Essential Functions:

• The Patient Access Representative position plays a key role in the health system and in providing excellent customer service while ensuring timely throughput and capturing all necessary data timely
• They are responsible for greeting all patients in a timely and friendly manner
• A core function of this position is to ensure that all customers, external and internal, are treated with the highest level of respect
• The Patient Access Representative provides a safe and secure environment for the patient during the registration process
• They must clearly review and communicate all forms and obtain required signatures for services provided
• The Patient Access Representative ensures accuracy and thoroughness in collecting and documentation of the patient s demographic and insurance information, and utilizes the technology available to complete the registration, and participates in creating a positive environment for patient and colleague satisfaction

Please Note: The first-round interview for this position is a digital, on demand interview through the HireVue platform. Click the hyperlinks here to learn more about the RWJBarnabas Health hiring process and digital, on-demand interviews. While there is no deadline, we strongly recommend completing the interview as soon as possible after receiving an invitation. Things move quickly and we may on occasion close applications earlier than anticipated due to large candidate numbers. We don t want to miss meeting you for a great opportunity! Be sure to check your spam and junk folders in email as well!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer