Patient Access Specialist: Admissions & Insurance Verification

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Upper Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to manage inpatient and outpatient access functions in its Patient Access Services Department. You will conduct accurate interviews, verify demographics, and screen Medicare/Medicaid and managed care networks, ensuring compliance and patient safety.

The role requires strong communication, basic medical terminology, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; EPIC Cadence/Prelude training is mandatory, with weekend and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or hospital experience preferred.
• 1+ year hospital setting experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Korean a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule management for facility-based appointments.
• Bed planning and patient flow coordination.
• Pre-registration and patient registration processes.
• Insurance verification and pre-certification checks.
• Point of service cash collection and financial clearance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC Cadence

EPIC Prelude

EPIC HB

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to manage inpatient and outpatient access functions in its Patient Access Services Department. You will conduct accurate interviews, verify demographics, and screen Medicare/Medicaid and managed care networks, ensuring compliance and patient safety.

The role requires strong communication, basic medical terminology, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; EPIC Cadence/Prelude training is mandatory, with weekend and