Patient Access Specialist I - Front Desk & Payer Liaison

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Patient Access Representative I to perform patient registration and related tasks. You will collect information, verify eligibility, and assist with insurance verification and co-pay collection in a fast-paced environment.

You will liaise with patients, providers and payers, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies. This full-time Days shift supports the organization’s patient access services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in Patient Access, Medical Office, Health Insurance or relevant area.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Medical Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies patient information for registration.
• Maintains contact with third-party payers to determine reasons for outstanding claims and communicates to facilitate speedy payment of claims.
• Requests payment of financial dues from patient or guarantor.
• Obtains federally required and hospital related consents in a timely manner.
• Reconciles daily bank bags and posts dues collected and/or data entry or charge codes within the financial system.
• Ensures compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and works in various patient settings and locations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Medical Administration or related field

Job description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Patient Access Representative I to perform patient registration and related tasks. You will collect information, verify eligibility, and assist with insurance verification and co-pay collection in a fast-paced environment.

You will liaise with patients, providers and payers, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies. This full-time Days shift supports the organization’s patient access services.