Patient Access Representative, Part-Time, Evenings

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative to ensure accurate patient registration and billing processes for timely cash flow. This role involves coordinating admissions, promoting patient satisfaction, and requires strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• 1+ years of medical insurance verification and authorization experience preferred.
• Experience in patient access is preferred.
• Knowledge of billing regulations and state programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient demographic and insurance information accurately.
• Facilitates patient registration and admissions for hospital accounts.
• Coordinates with nursing and ancillary departments to foster a team environment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication skills

Patient satisfaction promotion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical terminology knowledge

Computer skills

Job description

Job Title:Patient Access Representative

Location:CMC Support

Department Name:Emergency Dept Access Services

Req #:0000204692

Status:Hourly

Shift:Evening

Salary Range: $19.74 - $24.97, Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work,

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,

Job Overview:

The Patient Access Representative accurately and promptly collects all pertinent information at the initial point of registration to ensure the proper billing process occurs which will enhance timely cash flow and reduce the days in accounts receivable.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Medical insurance verification and authorization experience preferred
• Patient Access experience preferred
• Knowledge in all aspects of registration, Non-Federal and Federal billing regulations, and state programs such as Charity Care preferred
• Medical terminology and computer skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part-Time, 40 hours per pay period (Bi-Weekly)
• Week 1 - Tuesday, Saturday2pm-10:30pm
• Week 2 - Sunday 2pm-10:30pm, Thursday, Friday6pm-2:30am
• On-Call Weekend/Holiday rotations
• Evenings

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for coordinating and facilitating registration and admissions by obtaining pertinent demographic information, collecting accurate insurance information and performing inpatient authorizations in order to financially clear inpatient hospital accounts
• The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and promote patient satisfaction
• Service orientated background, good written and verbal communication skill and accurate typing ability
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner and escalates issues to leadership when necessary
• Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude
• Works closely and professionally with nursing and ancillary departments to foster a team environment
• Participate in training through the development of training tools, presentations at department in-services or staff meetings, or through the training of registration staff outside the patient access department

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

The first-round interview for this position is a digital, on demand interview through the HireVue platform. Click the hyperlinks here to learn more aboutthe RWJBarnabas Health hiring processanddigital, 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!

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer