What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Coordinator - Full Time - Day position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Patient Access Coordinator is responsible for all functions related to Patient Access Services, including, but not limited to Inpatient, Emergency Department, Outpatient and Bed Planning in their assigned area/hospital(s) at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). Review all demographic and financial information, ensuring that it is accurately entered in the system to minimize denials and ensuring timely reimbursement. Educates and mentors Team Members on an ongoing basis. Must adhere to HMH's Quality Standards to maintain a positive patient experience at all times.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Customer Service Oriented.
- Medical Terminology knowledge.
- Prior registration/insurance verification experience.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree and/or related experience.
- Excellent Analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Medical Terminology knowledge.
- Knowledge of insurance specifications, ICD10 and CPT4 codes.
- Bilingual.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!