Registrar, Patient Access Services at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Registrar

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Patient Access Services

Req #: 0000236534

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:

A hospital patient registrar collects patient information and performs several functions, from verifying insurance to executing admissions, transfer, and discharge procedures. This professional must remain calm and efficient since work is often performed in a fast-paced environment where time is of the essence.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Knowledge of medical technology helpful
• Good typing and computer skills a must

Preferred:

• Fluent in Spanish strongly preferred
• High School Diploma preferred
• At least 1 year experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift- 6:00am-2:00pm
• Monday – Friday
• Full Time/Day

Essential Functions:

• Experience in a hospital patient registration setting, doctors’ office, handling patients scheduling, obtaining pre-certifications, authorizations and referrals or patient services environment strongly preferred
• Previous experience in a census management, assigning beds, position
• Previous experience in a patient services environment billing/collections-must have a working knowledge of more than one provider such as Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs and others
• Experience in completing medical assistance application, family care, PEs, PAICs or charity care, helpful
• Experience in a customer service related environment preferred
• Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and communicate with persons of varying acuities
• Must be able to work with the public and maintain poise under difficult situations at all times

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.

These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.