Registrar, Diagnostic Imaging Patient Access Center, Full Time, Evening

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 59,773,000 - 74,702,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commut.

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

EAP

6 Paid Holidays

PTO

Retirement Plan

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Patient Access Associate to support the admission and registration processes across inpatient, outpatient, and service areas. The role emphasizes reception, pre-registration, registration, and cash collection within the Patient Access Center.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; associate degree preferred, with CHAA certification preferred. Healthcare experience, strong communication, and accurate data entry are essential for success in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Registration training required.
• CHAA certification preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, pre-registration, and registration support.
• Assist with cash collection and admitting processes.
• Support patients and departments and manage materials/inventory.
• Deliver patient education and perform unit-specific tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Typing 50–60 wpm

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Registration training

CHAA certification preferred

Tools

Windows

Job description

Position SummaryTo support the various departments under the Patient Access Center (Inpatient, Outpatient, Same Day Services, Wound Care, Infusion, Labor & Delivery and Emergency Department by providing a variety of tasks such as reception, pre-registration, registration, cash collection, admitting, patient/department support, materials/inventory management, patient education, and unit specific tasks.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred. Completion of formal business/medical training preferred. Completion of Registration training program required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.ExperienceHealthcare related experience. Computer Experience and knowledge of windows environment. Previous customer service experience required. Medical office experience required. Medical terminology preferred.SkillsEffective communication and writing skills, ability to articulate and use proper spelling and grammar. Effective interpersonal skills to work with co-workers and other staff members. Effective critical thinking skills, i.e., analytical, problem-solving, decision making, prioritizing, time management, etc. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Typing/Keyboarding 50 - 60 wpm at a minimum.Job LocationThe Valley Health System-RidgewoodShiftEvening (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $20.86 - $26.07 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.