Patient Access Specialist

Job Overview:

Registers patients ensuring that all information in the hospital information system is accurate and complete,

Qualifications:

Required:

• HS Diploma
• Minimum of one to five years of Hospital Registration experience

Preferred:

• Spanish Speaking highly preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time Day

Essential Functions:

• Collects referral forms and co-pays
• Determines registration status and financial clearance for upcoming patients, pre-register accounts and determines which patients need to be seen for registration, collection of co-pay/referral forms and/or financial counseling
• Communicates with parents regarding insurance regulations, benefits and payment issues
• Reverfies insurance eligibility and demographic information on active recurring outpatients every 60 days
• Collects insurance referral forms; copies insurance and identification cards and distributes as necessary for all patients registered
• Requests payment at the time of services for co-pays and or patients responsibility; provides itemized receipts; maintains accurate accounting of all payments, cash on hand in the departmen,

Benefits and Perks:

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!

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