Patient Access Specialist: Registration & Billing

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ is seeking a Patient Access Representative to manage patient-facing registration and information collection, while coordinating with insurers for verification, co-payments, and required paperwork. This role acts as a liaison among patients, providers, payers, and hospital staff for post-care account resolution.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-3 years in Patient Access, Medical Office, Health Insurance, or related areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in Patient Access, Medical Office, Health Insurance or relevant area.

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 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 in Summit, NJ is seeking a Patient Access Representative to manage patient-facing registration and information collection, while coordinating with insurers for verification, co-payments, and required paperwork. This role acts as a liaison among patients, providers, payers, and hospital staff for post-care account resolution.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-3 years in Patient Access, Medical Office, Health Insurance, or related areas.