RWJBarnabas Health
Patient Access Representative II
Location:
RWJ New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Department:
Patient Access Services
Req #:
0000187690
Status:
Full-Time
Shift:
Evening (2:00pm-10:30pm)
Pay Range:
$20.75 - $26.22 per hour (New Jersey)
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 is responsible for coordinating and facilitating registrations and admissions by obtaining pertinent demographic, financial and insurance information on all patients. The Patient Access Representative ensures timely registration and promotes patient satisfaction.
Qualifications
Customer service experience
High School diploma
Preferred
Patient Access experience
Knowledge of registration, Non‑Federal and Federal billing regulations, and state programs such as Charity Care
Scheduling Requirements
Evening Shift, 2:00pm-10:30pm
One weekend per month and holidays may be required
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Essential Functions
Provides excellent customer service to all patients, colleagues and other external and internal customers
Interview 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
Obtains and accurately documents all demographic information
Obtains insurance information and initiates the verification process via third‑party clearinghouse
Completes verification of coverage of all insurances and financial clearance activity has been completed
Meets and exceeds department goals including accuracy, point of service collections and productivity
Ensures all required forms are provided, reviewed, properly explained and signed by the patient or an approved person on behalf of the patient
Informs patient of financial responsibility and collects appropriate dollar amount for services to be rendered; issue receipt and completes daily reconciliation of all cash collections
Provide back‑up support to hospital cashier and complete cashier functions, as assigned
Completes Medicare Questionnaire on all patients that are eligible
Responsible to review all work queues daily and take the required actions to update the information, correct errors and ensure that the account is accurate for billing
Responsible to place patients in the appropriate bed and maintain the accuracy of the bed board system by tracking bed assignments through bed tracking system and to ensure timely and appropriate movement of patients within the hospital; as assigned
Demonstrates proficiency in the entire pre‑admission, registration, and financial clearance processes
Demonstrates a high level of efficiency, accuracy and productivity
Verifies accuracy of patient demographic information to avoid duplicating a medical record
Follows department procedures when a duplicate medical record assignment is made
Complies with organizational policies on Advance Directives and Patient Rights
Provides patients with all regulatory documents, obtain required signatures, and witnesses all patients signatures
Maintains department productivity by asking for additional duties when patient flow permits
Makes customer needs a priority
Provides direct observation of the customer service being performed by other organizational members and reports issues to the supervisor/director
Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner and escalates issues to leadership when necessary
Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude
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
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
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!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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RWJ New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Department:
Patient Access Services
Req #:
0000187690
Status:
Full-Time
Shift:
Evening (2:00pm-10:30pm)
Pay Range:
$20.75 - $26.22 per hour (New Jersey)
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 is responsible for coordinating and facilitating registrations and admissions by obtaining pertinent demographic, financial and insurance information on all patients. The Patient Access Representative ensures timely registration and promotes patient satisfaction.
Qualifications
Customer service experience
High School diploma
Preferred
Patient Access experience
Knowledge of registration, Non‑Federal and Federal billing regulations, and state programs such as Charity Care
Scheduling Requirements
Evening Shift, 2:00pm-10:30pm
One weekend per month and holidays may be required
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Essential Functions
Provides excellent customer service to all patients, colleagues and other external and internal customers
Interview 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
Obtains and accurately documents all demographic information
Obtains insurance information and initiates the verification process via third‑party clearinghouse
Completes verification of coverage of all insurances and financial clearance activity has been completed
Meets and exceeds department goals including accuracy, point of service collections and productivity
Ensures all required forms are provided, reviewed, properly explained and signed by the patient or an approved person on behalf of the patient
Informs patient of financial responsibility and collects appropriate dollar amount for services to be rendered; issue receipt and completes daily reconciliation of all cash collections
Provide back‑up support to hospital cashier and complete cashier functions, as assigned
Completes Medicare Questionnaire on all patients that are eligible
Responsible to review all work queues daily and take the required actions to update the information, correct errors and ensure that the account is accurate for billing
Responsible to place patients in the appropriate bed and maintain the accuracy of the bed board system by tracking bed assignments through bed tracking system and to ensure timely and appropriate movement of patients within the hospital; as assigned
Demonstrates proficiency in the entire pre‑admission, registration, and financial clearance processes
Demonstrates a high level of efficiency, accuracy and productivity
Verifies accuracy of patient demographic information to avoid duplicating a medical record
Follows department procedures when a duplicate medical record assignment is made
Complies with organizational policies on Advance Directives and Patient Rights
Provides patients with all regulatory documents, obtain required signatures, and witnesses all patients signatures
Maintains department productivity by asking for additional duties when patient flow permits
Makes customer needs a priority
Provides direct observation of the customer service being performed by other organizational members and reports issues to the supervisor/director
Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner and escalates issues to leadership when necessary
Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude
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
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
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!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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