Patient Services Representative Req #: 0000181586
Category: Billing/Collections/Registration
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: JCMC Surgical Oncology
Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Patient Service Representative performs various front desk/ administrative duties in order to ensure patient and staff satisfaction and timely service delivery.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma/Vocational High School Graduate or possession of an approved High School EquivalencyOne-year experience in clerical or receptionist workThorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices, equipment and ability to perform confidential and complex clerical tasksDemonstrates the ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Experience working with urban populations of multiple ethnic and cultural backgroundsGood oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

Bilingual Preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift: DaysFull Time, 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

Greets patients and visitors in a courteous and friendly manner. Assists with managing patient flow and oversee patient sign-in sheet throughout the dayDirect/assist patient to appropriate department or area as needed.Answer a high volume of incoming calls promptly, transferring calls to staff as neededResponsible for scheduling and coordinating patient appointments. Follow up on all no show appointmentsResponsible for scheduling and coordinating patient follow up proceduresForward information from patient to other staff members and follow up as neededReview voicemails and return calls within 24 hours. Assist with maintaining and updating provider schedule on scheduling system as neededVerify insurance of patients prior to their appointments.Identify patients with non-participating plans and resolve any surrounding issues prior to their appointmentsRegister patients in a timely manner, verify patients full legal name spelling and date of birth, and accurately input all required information into the patient registration systemVerify the two patient identifiers, patients name and medical record number in compliance with DNV, at every patient encounterPrepare and fully complete all necessary forms and documents, obtaining patient signatures as needed during the registration processEnsure that an appropriate Advance Beneficiary Notification (ABN) is obtained from Medicare beneficiaries for laboratory tests, procedures, and other medical services that may not be paid by MedicareEnsure accurate reimbursement of all accounts by correctly identifying insurance carriers/plans and obtaining complete insurance informationEffectively complete transactions regarding up-front collection (co-payments) of patient payment at the time of service.Records daily office charges, hospital charges, receipts and total number of patients seenAssist with entering the billing charges to the billing system as neededRetrieve medical records as needed, maintaining clinic records and files according to HIPAA guidelinesDemonstrate competency in operating copy/scanning equipment.Sort and maintain incoming and outgoing correspondencePerform all clerical function in compliance with departmental rules and regulationPerforms Office Supervisor/ Manager Functions when Office Manager is out of officeInteract with other disciplines, departments, agencies and insurance companies in a professional mannerMaintain professional relationships with all co-workersFollow HIPAA Compliance at all timesComplies with unit and department scheduling guidelinesAble to function independently with minimal direction from supervisorMaintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committeesPromote a positive and healthy workplace environment. Performs other duties as assigned

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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range:

$20.14-$25.47

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!

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