Registrar, Patient Access Center, Full Time, Day

Valley Medical Services Inc; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Group Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Wellness Time Off

Commuter Benefit Plans

Discounts for Fitness Center

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Patient Access Center support specialist to handle reception, pre-registration, registration, and cash collection. The role covers admitting, patient education, and inventory management across inpatient and outpatient areas.

The ideal candidate has healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Windows; CHAA certification is preferred. The position is based at Kraft Center with day shifts and a rotating Saturday schedule.

Qualifications

• Healthcare-related experience required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, pre-registration, registration, and cash collection.
• Admitting, patient/department support, and materials/inventory management.
• Patient education and unit-specific tasks.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Interpersonal

Critical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Typing 50-60 wpm

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

CHAA certification preferred

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Schedule: This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a rotating Saturday schedule.

Position Summary

To 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree preferred. Completion of formal business/medical training preferred. Completion of Registration training program required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.

Experience

Healthcare related experience. Computer Experience and knowledge of windows environment. Previous customer service experience required. Medical office experience required. Medical terminology preferred.

Skills

Effective 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 Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/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 Plans
• Supplemental 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 Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

SalaryJoining 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 Statement

Valley 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.