Patient Accounts Clerk II, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

University Hospital, Newark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Accounts Clerk II to join their Inpatient Department. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth operations by performing receptionist duties, scheduling, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in office administration, billing activities, and medical terminology. If you are detail-oriented and have experience in a healthcare setting, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to patient care and hospital efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clerical experience with billing activities.
• Detailed knowledge of insurance coverages in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist and scheduling duties for the Inpatient Department.
• Process patient information accurately for billing and record keeping.

Skills

Office Administration

Billing Activities

Medical Terminology

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Patient Accounts Clerk II (PAC II) position is to perform receptionist, scheduling, and general office duties for UH – Inpatient Department. Ensures that pertinent information is collected and processed for outpatients for record keeping and billing purposes and ensures that patients are aware of hospital admitting and billing policies and procedures. The PAC II is responsible for processing all patient information relevant to each patient’s service in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of monies received as well as compiling departmental statistics.

Qualifications

Three (3) years of general office/clerical experience involving billing activities with a detailed knowledge of insurance coverages in a physician or hospital setting. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.