Patient Access Representative (Emergency Dept)

Employer: Newark Beth Israel
Location: Newark, NJ
Last Updated: 01/28/2011
Job Code: 12277

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Job Description

A 669-bed regional care, teaching hospital founded in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has more than 760 physicians and provides comprehensive health care services to its local communities and is a major referral and treatment center for patients throughout the northern New Jersey metropolitan area.
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has been recognized with the 2007 Thompson (formerly Solucient) 100 Top Hospitals®: Performance Improvement Leaders Award for its consistent improvement in clinical outcomes, patient safety, hospital efficiency, financial stability and growth, over a five-year period (2000-2005).
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is among a select group of organizations that have set national benchmarks for quality patient care, patient safety and hospital efficacy, representing a highly significant achievement and a true culture of performance improvement. Newark Beth Israel is home to Children's Hospital of New Jersey and The HEART HOSPITAL of New Jersey. Newark Beth Israel is a major teaching affiliate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York; New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; and St. George's University School of Medicine. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is accredited by Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO); The American Osteopathic Association; the Cancer Commission of the American College of Surgeons; and The College of American Pathologists
Individual will enter outpatient and inpatient registrations into the Hospital Computer System accurately and timely. Assembles patient's chart and account folder with the appropriate forms accurately and timely. Calls the insurance company for verification of the patients for audits. Maintains 98% or more accuracy rate. Collects all co-payments and deductibles. Assumes role of Admitting Clerk at designated times. Documents patient's insurance coverage and benefit information on the patient account folder accurately.
Minimum 2 years prior work experience in admitting, registration or hospital billing OR have working knowledge of registration, insurance, and billing requirements. Possess background in medical terminology and medical insurance. Equivalent relative experience dealing with the public required

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