Patient Access Representative

RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Inc

Rahway, NJ

JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Anesthesiology, Behavioral Health, Billing, Case Management, Cash Flow, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Community Health, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Critical Care, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Demographics, Dialysis, Dietetics, Dosimetry, Electrocardiogram, Electroencephalography (EEG), Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, Environmental Work, Exceeded Sales Goal, Facilities Engineering, Finance, Financial Management, Fundraising, Health Informatics, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intensive Care, Leadership, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Marketing, Medical Assistance, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Medical Writing, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Management, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Operating Room Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Rights, Patient Safety, Pediatric Nursing, Perinatal Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physics, Polysomnography, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Radiology, Regulations, Risk, Social Work, Speech and Language Pathology, Staff Training, Supply Chain, Surgical Nursing, Telemetry Nursing, Time Management, Training Tools
LOCATION
Rahway, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Job Details

Patient Access Representative

Req #: 0000241317

Category: Revenue Cycle and Patient Access

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Rahway

Department: Emergency Dept Access Service

Pay Range: $23.28 per hour

Location:

865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Title: Patient Access Representative

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Emergency Dept Access Service

Req #: 0000241317

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.28 - $23.28 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:

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.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent (G.E.D.)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and billing processes
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including experience with electronic medical records
  • Strong communication skills

Preferred:

  • Post-Secondary Degree in Healthcare Administration
  • Certification as a Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Day shift, 7:00am-3:00pm
  • Every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday
  • Per Diem

Essential Functions:

  • Provides excellent customer service to all patients, colleagues and other external and internal customers
  • Obtains and accurately documents all demographic information
  • Meets and exceeds department goals including accuracy, point of service collections, and productivity
  • Informs patient of financial responsibility and collects appropriate dollar amount for services to be rendered
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the entire pre-admission, registration, and financial clearance processes
  • Verifies accuracy of patient demographic information to avoid duplicating a medical record
  • Complies with organizational policies on Advance Directives and Patient Rights
  • Maintains department productivity by asking for additional duties when patient flow permits
  • Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner and escalates issues to leadership when necessary
  • 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 of the patient access department
  • Interviews patients, family members and other responsible parties to gather pertinent demographic and financial information, for scheduling, pre-registration and/or registration based on assigned work
  • Completes verification of coverage of all insurances and financial clearance activity has been completed
  • Ensures all required forms are provided, reviewed, properly explained and signed by the patient or an approved person on behalf of the patient
  • Completes Medicare Questionnaire on all patients that are eligible
  • Demonstrates a high level of efficiency, accuracy and productivity
  • Follows department procedures when a duplicate medical record assignment is made
  • Provides patients with all regulatory documents, obtain required signatures, and witnesses all patients' signatures
  • Makes customer needs a priority. Provides direct observation of the customer service being performed by other organizational members and report sissues to the supervisor/director
  • Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude
  • Proper use of Code Phone and Paging Codes through computer system. (ED registrars)
  • Other duties assigned

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.

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

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