• Full-Time , Patient Accounts Representative

    RWJBarnabas Health (Oceanport, NJ)


    Full-Time , Patient Accounts Representative,Req #:0000188884

     

    Category:Billing/Collections/Registration

     

    Status:Full-Time

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

    Department:Patient Accounts

    Pay Range:$19.74 - $24.97 per hour

    Location:

    2 Crescent Place, Oceanport, NJ 07757

     

    Job Title: Full-Time , Patient Accounts Representative,

     

    Department: Patient Accounts

     

    Req#: 0000188884

     

    Status: Full-Time

     

    Shift: Day

     

    Pay Range: $19.74 - $24.97 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 Summary:

    The Patient Accounts Representative position supports the reduction of Accounts Receivables. The Representative may also perform a variety of duties including assisting patients directly with their bill or other financial aspects of their care, correspondence response, billing and re-billing, certain denial issues, prompt handling of A/R credits and trend monitoring.

    Essential Functions:

    + Take actions that will support maximization of collection of balances due or account resolution from all sources. Meets Quality and Productivity expectations.

    + Facilitate account resolution. Accurately identify, follow-up on, or correct billing errors, lower than expected reimbursement, or denials for correction for submission or resubmission to patients and/or insurance carriers. Accurately perform actions on accounts that will result in the least amount of time and effort to bring an account to resolution based on job specific priority matrix.

    + Timely identify, research, and resolution any issues that may cause delays in payment or account resolution. Identify and recommend opportunities to improve collections and follow-up activities

    + Work collaboratively across teams, with peers, and revenue cycle departments.

    Job Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or GED equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.

    + Candidates who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent will be provided the opportunity to enroll in a GED/HSEA program at time of hire as a condition of employment. A hired candidate will be provided one (1) year from date of hire to successfully complete a GED program and obtain their HSEA.

    + RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve. RWJBH understands that in order to create strong, healthy, and sustainable communities, we have to re-engineer and transform current systems. Providing educational support and resources contributes to our overall social impact mission and community investment efforts.

    + 1-2 years experience in healthcare insurance billing or account follow-up

    + Strong knowledge of Patient Accounting systems

    + Must be able to work in a team environment that requires quick turnaround and quality output

    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.

    Additional Information:

    Benefits & 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