Patient Access Representative

Job Title: Patient Access Representative

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Patient Access Services

Req #: 0000243989

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.18 - $25.34 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Patient Access Representative accurately and promptly collects all pertinent information at the initial point of registration to ensure the proper billing process occurs which will enhance timely cash flow and reduce the days in accounts receivable.

Qualifications:

Required :

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred :

• Medical insurance verification and authorization experience preferred
• Patient Access experience preferred
• Knowledge in all aspects of registration, Non-Federal and Federal billing regulations, and state programs such as Charity Care preferred
• Medical terminology and computer skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Day Hours
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with an every other weekend rotation
• Holiday and Weekend on-call rotation
• Training includes two days of orientation, three days Revenue Cycle training 8:30am-5pm, three days EPIC Training in Oceanport, NJ 8am-4:30pm

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for coordinating and facilitating registration and admissions by obtaining pertinent demographic information, collecting accurate insurance information and performing inpatient authorizations in order to financially clear inpatient hospital accounts
• The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and promote patient satisfaction
• Service orientated background, good written and verbal communication skill and accurate typing ability
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner and escalates issues to leadership when necessary
• Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude
• Works closely and professionally with nursing and ancillary departments to foster a team environment
• Participate in training through the development of training tools, presentations at department in-services or staff meetings, or through the training of registration staff outside the patient access department

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

The first-round interview for this position is a digital, on demand interview through the HireVue platform. Click the hyperlinks here to learn more about the RWJBarnabas Health hiring process and digital , on-demand interviews While there is no deadline, we strongly recommend completing the interview as soon as possible after receiving an invitation. Things move quickly and we may on occasion close applications earlier than anticipated due to large candidate numbers. We don’t want to miss meeting you for a great opportunity! Be sure to check your spam and junk folders in email as well!

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer