Team Leader, Patient Access Req #: 0000167138
Category: Billing/Collections/Registration
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Emergency Dept Access Service
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

The Patient Access Team Lead 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 Team Lead is responsible to greet all patients in a timely and friendly manner.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma Minimum of 5 years Patient Access experienceKnowledge of all aspects of registration, Non-Federal and Federal billing regulations, and state programs such as Charity Care.Medical terminology and computer skills

Preferred:

CHAA or CRCR Certification preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

Night Shift, 11pm-7:30amRotating weekends and holidays may be requiredFull-Time

Essential Functions:

Obtains and accurately documents all demographic informationObtains insurance information and initiates the verification process via third party clearinghouseCompletes verification of coverage of all insurances and financial clearance activity has been completedEnsures all required forms are provided, reviewed, properly explained and signed by the patient or an approved person on behalf of the patientInforms patient of financial responsibility and collects appropriate dollar amount for services to be rendered; issue receipt and completes daily reconciliation of all cash collectionsProvide back-up support to hospital cashier and complete cashier functions, as assignedCompletes Medicare Questionnaire on all patients that are eligibleResponsible to review all work queues daily and take the required actions to update the information, correct errors and ensure that the account is accurate for billingDemonstrates proficiency in the entire pre-admission, registration, and financial clearance processesDemonstrates a high level of efficiency, accuracy and productivityMeets and exceeds department goals including accuracy, point of service collections and productivityVerifies accuracy of patient demographic information to avoid duplicating a medical recordFollows department procedures when a duplicate medical record assignment is madeComplies with organizational policies on Advance Directives and Patient RightsProvides patients with all regulatory documents, obtain required signatures, and witnesses all patients signaturesMaintains department productivity by asking for additional duties when patient flow permitsMakes customer needs a priorityProvides direct observation of the customer service being performed by other organizational members and reports issues to the supervisor/directorDemonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner and escalates issues to leadership when necessaryReflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitudeParticipates in training through the development of training tools, presentations at department in-services or staff meetings, or through the training of registration staff outside of the patient access departmentServes as a leader in the department, working with management and the team to identify issues and to implement solutions that lend to the best overall operations of the departmentEnsures that the team is meeting unit specific point of service collection goals through the development of education and procedures as well as the monitoring of complianceParticipates in the interviewing processDemonstrates an advanced knowledge of the computer systems used for registration, the interface and how to trouble shoot issues that impact operationsAssists in the throughput of patients within the department by monitoring patient wait times, delegating tasks and timing team breaks/lunches to maintain the customer services levels at all timesAssume on-call responsibilities for Patient Access Department, as necessary for the efficient operations of the departmentWorks closely and professionally with nursing and ancillary departments to foster a team environmentTakes initiative is self-starting and self-directed in order to achieve goalsOther duties as assigned

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer