• Patient Access Representative I

    RWJBarnabas Health (Livingston, NJ)


    Patient Access Representative IReq #:0000188785

     

    Category:Billing/Collections/Registration

     

    Status:Per Diem

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

     

    Department:Patient Access Services

    Location:

    Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

    Job Overview:

    The Patient Representative is responsible for effectively responding to inbound new and current patient calls for RWJBarnabas Health affiliated offices and schedule first time and returning patient follow-up appointments, strategically scheduling patients to the provider that will best suit their needs based on a series of clinical indicators. The Patient Representative will schedule patients and handle general questions with genuine empathy, striving to exceed patients expectations on every call.

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    + High school diploma or equivelent

    + Knowledge of medical terminology

    + Ability to read, write, and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position

    + Highly effective oral and written communication skills are required to communicate with clinical, administrative and other personnel

    + Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point

    Preferred:

    + Ability to speak other languages a plus

    + Epic Experience

    + Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and billing processes

    Scheduling Requirements:

    + Shift Working: Day shift

    + Flexible schedule

    + Per Diem

    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 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

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer