Patient Access Representative

Job Title: Patient Access Representative

Location: Toms River West (TRW)

Department Name: Patient Access Services

Req #: 0000268113

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.63 - $25.71 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.

The Patient Access Representative I position plays a key role in the health system and in providing excellent customer service while ensuring timely throughput and capturing all necessary data timely. The Patient Access Representative I is responsible for greeting all patients in a timely and friendly manner. A core function of this position is to ensure that all customers, external and internal, are treated with the highest level of respect. Clearly review and communicate all forms and obtain required signatures for services provided. The Patient Access Representative I ensures accuracy and thoroughness in collection and documentation of the patient's demographic and insurance information and utilizes the technology available to complete the registration. The Patient Access Representative I participates in creating a positive environment for patient and colleague satisfaction.

As a Patient Access Representative I, a typical day might include:

• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, colleagues and other external and internal customers.
• Interviews patients, family members and other responsible parties to gather pertinent demographic and financial information, for scheduling, pre-registration and/or registration based on assigned work.
• Obtains and documents all demographic information to accurately identify the patient.
• Obtains insurance information, completes insurance verification and verifies appropriate authorization status, if required.
• Ensures that all orders/prescriptions are compliant with appropriate signatures, proper documentation of diagnosis, patient identifiers and are linked to the correct encounter, as applicable.
• Meets and exceeds department goals including accuracy, point of service collections and productivity.
• Ensures all required forms are provided, reviewed, properly explained and signed by the patient or an approved person on behalf of the patient.
• Informs patient of financial responsibility and collects appropriate dollar amount for services to be rendered.
• Complies with organizational, facility, and departmental policies.
• Maintains department productivity by asking for additional duties when patient flow permits.
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner and escalates issues to leadership when necessary.
• May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.

This role might be for you if:

• Demonstrates proficiency in the entire pre-admission, registration, and financial clearance processes.
• Demonstrates a high level of efficiency, accuracy and productivity.
• Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude.
• Works closely and professionally with nursing and ancillary departments to foster a team environment.
• Computer skills required - referring to the practical know-how needed to operate computers, use software applications, and manage digital information effectively in professional settings.
• Participate in training all training both formally assigned, newsletters, job aides, in services, staff meetings, huddles and facility assigned trainings.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the below requirements.

• Good typing and computer skills required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

• Customer service experience
• Patient Access experience
• Medical terminology experience

Why You'll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Student Loan Planning Support

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)

• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities ...and more!

Why RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive academic health system, committed to delivering exceptional care and creating healthier communities. We're proud to offer a workplace that values compassion, equity, and innovation-where every team member plays a vital role. When you join us, you're not just building a career-you're helping to shape the future of healthcare, one person and one community at a time.