What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Rep II position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Req #: 0000223391
Category: Revenue Cycle and Patient Access
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Emergency Dept Access Service
Pay Range: $21.23 - $26.60 per hour
Location:
One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Job Title: Patient Access Rep II
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital
Department Name: Emergency Dept Access Service
Req #: 0000223391
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.23 - $26.60 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
The Emergency Department Patient Access Representative is responsible for accurately registering patients who present to the Emergency Department.
This role ensures timely, courteous, and efficient service while maintaining compliance with hospital, regulatory, and payer requirements.
The representative serves as the first point of contact for patients and families, providing exceptional customer service during stressful and urgent situations,
Qualifications
Required:
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:
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Category: Revenue Cycle and Patient Access
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Emergency Dept Access Service
Pay Range: $21.23 - $26.60 per hour
Location:
One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Job Title: Patient Access Rep II
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital
Department Name: Emergency Dept Access Service
Req #: 0000223391
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.23 - $26.60 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
The Emergency Department Patient Access Representative is responsible for accurately registering patients who present to the Emergency Department.
This role ensures timely, courteous, and efficient service while maintaining compliance with hospital, regulatory, and payer requirements.
The representative serves as the first point of contact for patients and families, providing exceptional customer service during stressful and urgent situations,
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year of registration, patient access, or healthcare clerical experience preferred
- Associate degree
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification
- Proficiency in Epic or comparable EMR system
- Part Time Day
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the following week Tuesday and Thursday.
- The hours are 7-330, 730-4, 8-430 or 11-3.
- Completes timely and accurate registration of all ED patients, including demographic, insurance, and guarantor information
- Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits at time of service
- Obtains appropriate signatures for consent, HIPAA, and financial documents
- Collects co-payments, deductibles, and outstanding balances when appropriate
- Greets patients, families, and visitors in a professional, compassionate manner
- Provides clear explanations regarding registration, financial responsibility, and hospital policies
- Responds promptly to patient inquiries and escalate concerns when necessary
- Ensures compliance with EMTALA, HIPAA, and hospital policies
- Identified and resolves registration errors to prevent delays in billing and patient care
- Works closely with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow in the ED
- Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff regarding patient status
- Escalates registration or financial clearance issues to leadership as needed
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!
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $21 - $27
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