RECEPTIONIST

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Receptionist I in New Jersey to manage chart setup, patient check-in, and frontline communications at the front desk. The role includes backup support for the Receptionist II, ensuring smooth daily operations and responsive service for patients and visitors.

You will verify insurance, collect co-pays, and update demographics in the SIS system, while directing registrations to expedite care. Strong organizational and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant data entry experience or typing skills required.
• Experience in customer service or reception in a healthcare setting preferred.
• HBAs or basic office equipment knowledge is expected.

Responsibilities

• Set up new charts and break down completed charts for records.
• Act as secondary front desk contact for patients and visitors and manage telephone activity.
• Update patient demographics and insurance in the SIS system.
• Direct patient registration and admission processes to expedite service.
• Verify insurance coverage, collect co-pays/deductibles, and process referrals.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Typing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EPIC

Job description

RECEPTIONIST

New Jersey, US

Job ID 76271

Job Type Full Time

Shift Day

Specialty Clerical/Administrative

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Receptionist I position will be responsible for the tasks related to the setup of new charts and the breakdown of completed charts. The position will also be responsible for the primary back up for the receptionist II front desk position. Acts as secondary customer service contact for incoming patients and visitors as well as all telephone activity. Update any and all patient demographic and/or insurance information in the SIS system. Directs the patient registration and admission process on a daily bases to expedite customer service. Verifies all patient insurance coverage, collects all co-payments, and/or deductibles and patient self-payments and referrals. Good organizational skills and customer service skills are needed. The receptionist I should be detail oriented and able recognize problem areas while preparing the patient chart.

Experience Required

• Previous data entry or typing experience and knowledge of basic office equipment, required
• EPIC Computer experience, preferred
• One year of experience in customer service or reception, health care environment, preferred

Education Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent

Hourly Rate Min $18

Hourly Rate Max $29

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]