Patient Services Rep (FT) - Pediatric Practice-SBPA Offset - West Orange, NJ

Company: RWJ Barnabas
Location: West Orange
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Sign-on Bonus Now Provided for This Position!

Job Summary:

The Patient Service Representative (PSR) works with the practice physicians, manager, and support staff to ensure patient satisfaction and efficient operations. PSRs prepare for patient visits, triage practice calls, schedules patient appointments, and performs routine clerical tasks. The PSR acts as a practice ambassador contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Essential Functions:

* Performs patient check-in and check-out functions
* Answers routine questions in person and over the telephone
* Performs basic clerical functions such as copying, scanning, faxing, sorting and distributing mail
* Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes as needed
* Coordinates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations/certifications as necessary
* Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

* High School Diploma or GED required within one (1) year of hire. Candidates who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent at time of hire will be provided the opportunity to enroll in a GED/HSEA program as a condition of employment. New hires will be provided one (1) year from date of hire to successfully complete a GED program and obtain their HSEA. *
* Relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Previous medical receptionist experience or background in general office, preferred
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of patient satisfaction and safety
* Strong oral and written communications skills
* Attention to accuracy and detail
* Able to multitask and work under pressure
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment
* Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, preferred
* Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
* Previous surgical experience, preferred
* May require travel to Livingston/ West Orange as needed
* 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

Hours*:

Monday 9AM-5:30PM

Tuesday 9:30AM-8PM

Wednesday 9AM-5:30M

Thursday 9AM-5:30PM

Friday 8AM-2:30PM

* Hours are subject to change as business needs require. Evening pay shift differential available for any regularly scheduled hours, Monday Friday, after 5:00pm. Weekend pay shift differential available.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

* Medical/Dental/Vision plans
* 401 (k)
* PTO
* Short & Long Term Disability
* Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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