Registrar, Patient Access Center, Full Time, Evening

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription benefits

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Time Off

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Access professional to support multiple departments (Inpatient, Outpatient, Wound Care, Infusion, Labor & Delivery and ED). Responsibilities include reception, pre-registration, registration, and admitting, with strong emphasis on cash collection and patient support.

A high school diploma is required; an Associate degree is preferred and CHAA certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred or higher.
• Registration training program required.
• CHAA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reception, pre-registration and registration duties.
• Cash collection and admitting responsibilities.
• Patient/department support and education.
• Materials/inventory management and unit-specific tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Typing 50-60 wpm

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Registration training program

CHAA certification preferred

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. Associates 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 FacilitiesEEO 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.