Patient Access Specialist

Job Title: Patient Access Specialist

Location: Millburn (MIL)

Department Name: Opportunity Project

Req #: 0000245829

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $30.00 - $30.00 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:

This position is with Opportunity Project, a department part of Childrens Specialized Hospital. We are a Clubhouse model that works with Adults with brain injuries. This position will assist our program in ensuring funding for all our members through insurance authorizations, self-pay, or vouchers through DVRS/TBI Fund. Persons served are referred to as "Members" not Patients. The Member (Patient) Access Specialist, 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 equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and billing processes
• Proficiency in computer skills including experience with electronic medical records, Microsoft Office, Epic
• Strong communication skills

Preferred:

• Member (Patient) Access experience
• Knowledge in all aspects of registration, Non-Federal and Federal billing regulations, and state programs such as Charity Care
• The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and promote member (patient) satisfaction
• Customer service orientated background,
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent data entry and typing ability

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 9:00am-2:00pm (flexible with hours)
• Part-Time, 20-30 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for performing registration and admissions to the program by obtaining pertinent demographic information
• Collecting insurance information and performing insurance authorizations in order to financially clear hospital accounts
• 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 day program and therapy staff 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 the member (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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

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