Atlantic Health System
Patient Access Representative I- Part Time-Days-Overlook Medical Center
Atlantic Health System, Summit, New Jersey, us, 07902
Patient Access Representative I- Part Time-Days-Overlook Medical Center- Central Access
Summit, NJ, United States
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Job Description Patient Access Representative
Responsible for patient‑facing registration and other associated tasks like information collection, validation, and requisitioning of orders and services. Participates in Insurance‑related tasks including, but not limited to verification, collection of co‑payments, and collection of associated paperwork. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies and protocols. Acts as a liaison between patients, providers, payers, and other related stakeholders for all post‑care matters related to account resolution.
Principal Accountabilities:
(including but not limited to)
The Patient Access Representative (PAR) plays a vital role in the patient and family experience, serving as an initial point of contact within our health system
Securing accurate information,
Interpreting and communicating patient responsibility
Obtaining accurate patient identification is essential for the financial and operational success of the organization
Greeting customers with a smile and address customers by name in a courteous, respectful and professional manner
Attempting to resolve customer questions and concerns
Adapting to changes in the work environment
Obtains and verifies patient information for registration
Maintains contact with third‑party payers to determine reasons for outstanding claims and communicates to facilitate speedy payment of claims
Requests payment of financial dues from patient or guarantors
Obtains federally required and hospital related consents in a timely manner
Reconciles daily bank bags and posts dues collected and/or data entry or charge codes within the financial system.
Ensures compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and works in various patient settings and locations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Schedule:
6am – 2pm
Every other Saturday 7am-12pm
Qualifications Required:
HS Diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift more than 25lbs if needed
Preferred:
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience, preferably EPIC
Minimum of 1+ years of experience in Patient Access, Medical Office, Health Insurance or relevant area.
About Us At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community‑based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
Gold‑Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
NJ Sustainable Business
Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.
Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.
Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission‑certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package
that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role‑specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On‑Site Childcare
Well‑Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
____________________________________________
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Job Info
Job Identification 25226
Posting Date 01/13/2026, 04:36 PM
Apply Before 01/16/2026, 04:36 PM
Job Schedule Part‑Time
Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate) 18.500000
Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) 27.580000
Primary Shift Day
Days and Shifts Monday thru Friday
Division Overlook Medical Center
Specialty Other
Service Line Other
Region Eastern Region (Overlook Medical Center)
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Job Description Patient Access Representative
Responsible for patient‑facing registration and other associated tasks like information collection, validation, and requisitioning of orders and services. Participates in Insurance‑related tasks including, but not limited to verification, collection of co‑payments, and collection of associated paperwork. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies and protocols. Acts as a liaison between patients, providers, payers, and other related stakeholders for all post‑care matters related to account resolution.
Principal Accountabilities:
(including but not limited to)
The Patient Access Representative (PAR) plays a vital role in the patient and family experience, serving as an initial point of contact within our health system
Securing accurate information,
Interpreting and communicating patient responsibility
Obtaining accurate patient identification is essential for the financial and operational success of the organization
Greeting customers with a smile and address customers by name in a courteous, respectful and professional manner
Attempting to resolve customer questions and concerns
Adapting to changes in the work environment
Obtains and verifies patient information for registration
Maintains contact with third‑party payers to determine reasons for outstanding claims and communicates to facilitate speedy payment of claims
Requests payment of financial dues from patient or guarantors
Obtains federally required and hospital related consents in a timely manner
Reconciles daily bank bags and posts dues collected and/or data entry or charge codes within the financial system.
Ensures compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and works in various patient settings and locations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Schedule:
6am – 2pm
Every other Saturday 7am-12pm
Qualifications Required:
HS Diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift more than 25lbs if needed
Preferred:
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience, preferably EPIC
Minimum of 1+ years of experience in Patient Access, Medical Office, Health Insurance or relevant area.
About Us At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community‑based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
Gold‑Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
NJ Sustainable Business
Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.
Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.
Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission‑certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package
that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role‑specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On‑Site Childcare
Well‑Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
____________________________________________
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Job Info
Job Identification 25226
Posting Date 01/13/2026, 04:36 PM
Apply Before 01/16/2026, 04:36 PM
Job Schedule Part‑Time
Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate) 18.500000
Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) 27.580000
Primary Shift Day
Days and Shifts Monday thru Friday
Division Overlook Medical Center
Specialty Other
Service Line Other
Region Eastern Region (Overlook Medical Center)
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