Patient Access Representative, Emergency Department, Part-Time

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Patient Access Representative, Emergency Department Access Services, accurately and promptly collects all pertinent information at the initial point of registration to ensure the proper billing process occurs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Prior experience with hospital Patient Access/Registration and EPIC
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurance

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Week 1 - Sunday 3pm-11:30pm, Wednesday 3pm-11:30pm
• Week 2 - Monday 3pm-11:30pm, Wednesday 3pm-11:30pm, Saturday 3pm - 11:30pm
• Part time, 40 hours per bi-weekly pay period

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interviews patient and or family to complete registration
• Obtain/confirm all demographic and financial information is complete and accurate. Obtain and copy ID and insurance cards. Complete and copy all consent forms
• Accurately complete the Medicare Secondary payer questionnaire (MSP)
• Answers department phones quickly and relays all messages
• Collect deposits, deductibles and co-pays so as to meet required cash targets
• Maintain the required productivity and accuracy percentage as specified for job level
• Obtain Advance Medical Directive information, patient specific
• Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and 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.
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