Per Diem Representative Patient Account
About The Position
Responsible for activities related to patient registration, including collecting demographic, financial, and insurance information. Screens patients before services are rendered, collects co-pays, and refers self-pay patients to appropriate financial services when needed. Enters data accurately, provides prompt service to patients, and acts as a liaison for other ancillary hospital departments. For employees assigned to provide services within the Cardiology Department in Totowa, flexibility and availability are required according to patient volume, staffing needs, and operational demands. Employees may be required to support applicable outpatient offices, clinical practices, or other healthcare-system locations as needed for Cardiology services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of previous work-related experience.
- Communication skills to frequently answer telephone calls and work through multiple interruptions while maintaining positive communication.
- For applicable Cardiology assignments, flexibility and availability based on patient volume, staffing needs, and operational demands.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect demographic, financial, and insurance information during patient registration.
- Screen patients before services are rendered.
- Collect co-pays.
- Refer self-pay patients to appropriate financial services when needed.
- Enter data accurately and provide prompt service to patients.
- Act as a liaison for other ancillary hospital departments.
- For applicable Cardiology assignments, provide support across outpatient offices, clinical practices, or other healthcare-system locations as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans.
- 403(b) retirement plan options with company match; the match does not apply to per diem employees.
- Health and wellness offerings.
- Potential eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a nonprofit health system employee.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance options.
- Onsite day care program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
