Patient Services Rep

Job Title: Patient Services Rep

Location: RWJBH Orthopedics JC Newport

Department Name: MG Orthopedics - North

Req #: 0000244208

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.60 - $25.84 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 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, schedule patient appointments, and perform routine clerical tasks. The PSR acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Location:
Jersey City, New Jersey

Travel Requirements:
Essex, Hudson, & Bergen County satellite offices for coverage, willing to travel regionally 45 minutes of anchor location.

Qualifications:
Required:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of two (2) years front desk receptionist scheduler experience in busy multiple physician practice, including experience with electronic medical record system, scheduling appointments, answering busy phone lines, insurance verification, copays, checkin and checkout process
• Understanding of disability forms, and radiology and medication authorizations
• 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

Preferred:
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree
• Bilingual a plus
• Previous medical receptionist experience or background in general office
• Knowledge of EPIC system a plus

Scheduling Requirements:
• Shift Working: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Day Shift
• Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

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 and certifications as necessary

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.

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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer