Patient Access Representative at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title: Patient Access Representative

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiology

Req #: 0000228625

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $25.50 - $25.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

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

Job Overview:

The patient Access Representative (PAR) performs all duties related to the pre-registration, registration, and financial clearance processes for patients in the ambulatory setting. Responsible for collection and verifying proper data to ensure hospital bills will be paid by a third-party payer or the patient. Provides customer service to patients. Performs scheduling functions of new and follow-up patients. Responsible for identifying, collecting, and reconciling patient liabilities on a routine basis.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma

Preferred:

• Knowledge of medical insurance and medical terminology
• Work experience in patient registration

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shift, 7:30am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:00pm
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and also as needed
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Collects and verifies patient’s demographic and insurance information, completing necessary paperwork, and entering data into electronic medical record
• Ensures accurate patient registration for billing purposes
• Greets patients timely and courteously in a professional manner
• Obtains necessary signatures during registration
• Verifies insurance by running verification software or calls insurance company as necessary
• Schedules new and follow-up appointments as needed
• Demonstrates the ability to collect the required co-pay / fees and provide receipts accurately
• Scans documentation as needed into the medical record in an accurate and timely fashion
• Clears any registration alerts by end of business day and maintains accurate registration records

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer