Clinic Services Rep I

Overview New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Clinic Services Representative I in Rutgers Health University Dental Associates, the faculty practice of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM). Under general supervision, the Clinic Services Representative I carries out a variety of front desk services related to cash collection. Additionally, this individual serves as a receptionist, maintains appointment books, requests charts, posts payments, enters and updates patient demographic and insurance information, and collects copayments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Registers patients presenting for treatment at Rutgers University Dental Associates. Enters all biographic and insurance information into appropriate computer system. Checks patient identification as required by RSDM/RUDA policies. Audits patient data, such as address, to ensure information is current. Obtains a copy of the patients' Medicaid/Medicaid HMO card each month, verifies, and updates information as needed. Ensures that the designated insurance copayment is collected before patient is seen by student. Responsible for the collection and posting of patient payments. Ensures that the patient payments are recorded properly. Prepares computer receipts for patients. Responds with good customer service to patients inquiries or transfers, as appropriate, to a financial coordinator. Minimum Education and Experience Three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical experience required, of which one year must have been in a business setting involving cash collections. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be computer literate, including proficiency in Word and Excel. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree preferred but not required. Preference will be given to those with at least three (3) years of prior dental front desk experience. Physical Demands Standing, walking, bending and talking. Must be able to lift and more supply boxes, 10 pounds. Work Environment Clinic and office operation. Moderate noise. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University