Patient Access Representative
at RWJBarnabas Health
Belleville, NJ 07109, USA -
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Description:
JOB OVERVIEW:
Under the supervision of the Patient Access Services department manager, the Patient Access representative completes and handles all registrations in accordance with registration policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- A High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Experience in hospital registration department, patient accounts, billing or physician s office
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance
- Computer experience a must
- Candidate must possess strong Public relation/Communication skills
Preferred:
- Hospital experience preferred
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS
- Status: Night
- Hours: Per Diem (As needed basis)
- Shift: (Must be able to work weekends/holidays)
Responsibilities:
- Verifies insurance through HDX system
- Collects all applicable co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance
- Greets patients introducing oneself to the patient by name, collects ID and Insurance cards when possible for all patients registered
- Completes and handle all registrations in accordance with registration policy
- Follows all department policies and procedures
- Obtains all required information in order to accurately complete registration (i.e. authorization, referral, Info-X, diagnosis, Physician name, room #, any clinical information etc.)
- Verifies all applicable insurance coverage through HDX, and all discrepancies with patient listed in AHIQA
- Maintains required CPAR/AHIQA accuracy
- Accurately explains all forms applicable to the patient at point of registration
- Assures patients are given all required information such as copies of signed consents, patient guide book for inpatients, falls prevention for outpatients and Charity Care Fact sheet for Self-pay patients
- Ensures all patients are properly identified by Name, Date of Birth and Soc. Sec. # at start of each registration to assure correct medical record number is assigned and patient is given correct armband
- Follows all procedures in each assigned area including but not limited to Bed Board: expiration log & EDRS are completed accurately & physician suspension is reviewed, Ambulatory: patients are placed on line, ED: animal bite form is completed when applicable, Admitting: all patients are logged in & outpatient departments are informed upon registration completed Notifies management regarding all patient issues i.e. high volume, registration delays, patient/physician/other staff complaints, equipment/system down, insufficient coverage in dept etc.
- Attends department meetings, training sessions and has maintained required CEU credits and CPAR Certification
- Follows all downtime procedures in accordance with the downtime policy when SMS, RASi, armband machine or printer is down
- This includes completing all applicable downtime forms accurately such as downtime face sheet, MSP, downtime armband
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!
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
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Belleville, NJ 07109, USA