Patient Access Representative
Req #: 0000226484Category: Revenue Cycle and Patient Access
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Community Medical Center
Department: Patient Financial Services
Pay Range: $20.18 - $25.34 per hour
Job Title: Patient Access Representative
Location: CMC Support
Department Name: Patient Financial Services
Req #: 0000226484
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. The Patient Access Representative will see patients on the inpatient floors to review documentation and obtain necessary demographic and insurance information.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Prior experience with hospital Patient Access/Registration and EPIC
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurance
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- N/A
Scheduling Requirements:
Hours 8:30am to 5pm, with rotating weekends. The schedule would typically be as follows:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Weekend and Holiday rotation
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
Essential Functions:
- Utilizing the WOW’s (workstation on wheels), will interview patients to obtain demographic and insurance information
- Accurately register patients into the EPIC system
- Obtain necessary signatures and resolve demographic and insurance edits
- Provide patient estimates on potential financial responsibilities and collect payments
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 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!
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!
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