Access Associate in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Access Associate

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Sleep Lab

Req #: 0000254862

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.07 - $26.22 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.

As an Access Associate, a typical day might include:

• Accurately schedule all patients in facility systems.
• To accurately and promptly collect all pertinent information at the initial point of registration to insure the proper billing occurs, which will enhance timely cash flow and reduce the days in accounts receivable.
• Performs all duties assigned by management.

This role might be for you if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You are good at multitasking and customer service.

• You have experience working within healthcare or other related areas which are customer service focused.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2-3 years previous office experience required

Preferred:

• Direct knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology preferable,
• Excellent secretarial skills including: written and verbal communications skills,
• Typing skill of 60 wpm preferable,
• Ability to transcribe from dictation equipment or handwritten notes a variety of information, and types into final from medical reports, letters and related documents,
• Strong interpersonal relations,
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel,
• Knowledge of Power Point and Access preferred,

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Student Loan Planning Support

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)

• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities …and more!

Why RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, committed to delivering exceptional care and creating healthier communities. We’re proud to offer a workplace that values compassion, equity, and innovation—where every team member plays a vital role. When you join us, you’re not just building a career—you’re helping to shape the future of healthcare, one person and one community at a time.