Patient Service Representative Pt Access

Hunterdon Health; Bartles Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ seeks a part-time Patient Financial Services Associate. You will interview patients, document demographics and financial information, and verify insurance eligibility while obtaining necessary consents.

Responsibilities include collecting copays/deductibles, validating insurance on multiple portals, and referring patients to financial counselors for assistance. A high school diploma is required; one year in medical office/customer service is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year of medical office or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and/or their representative.
• Obtains and documents patient’s current demographic and financial information.
• Verifies patient’s insurance eligibility and coverage.
• Obtains signatures and completes all required and necessary forms and consents.
• Collects point of service collections, copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Verifies eligibility with multiple insurance company websites.
• Refers patients with financial needs to financial counselors with hospital assistance department.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance knowledge

Medical Front Office experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. , 2100 Wescott Drive , Flemington , NJ

Tuesday, Wednesdays, 5p-10p and Every Other Weekend , Evenings, Nights & Weekends

Hiring Range: $19.00 - $23.75 Hourly

PositionSummary

Conducts interviews to accurately identify patients and document current demographic and financial information. Starts the process to get the bill paid, while delivering exceptional customer service.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and/or their representative
• Obtains and documents patient’s current demographic and financial information
• Verifies patient’s insurance eligibility and coverage
• Obtains signatures and completes all required and necessary forms and consents
• Collects point of service collections, copays, deductibles, , and coinsurance.
• Verifies eligibility with multiple insurance company websites.
• Refers patients with financial needs to financial counselors with hospital assistance department.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Required:

None

Preferred:

One year of medical office or customer service experience

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

None

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required:

Preferred:

Medical terminology, Insurance knowledge, Medical Front Office experience.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefitofferings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).