Patient Access Specialist

4 days ago


North Bergen, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
Job Title: Patient Access Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Patient Access Specialist to join our team at Hackensack Meridian Health. As a Patient Access Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of patients through our healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct quality interviews with patients to ensure compliance with patient safety rules and state and federal regulations.
  • Gather and verify patient demographics to validate patient identity.
  • Conduct intensive screening of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care patients to identify network status and coordination of benefits.
  • Obtain patient consents and attestations as required.
  • Perform job-related functions, including facility-based scheduling, bed planning, pre-registration, registration, insurance verification, pre-certification, point-of-service cash collection, and financial clearance.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of patient information, including diagnosis data and medical necessity criteria.
  • Comply with federal and state requirements, including obtaining patient signatures on required regulatory and consent forms.
  • Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive patient experience.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 1+ years of experience in a hospital setting, with prior registration and insurance verification experience.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Basic medical terminology knowledge and proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends, and to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and/or related experience.
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proficient medical terminology knowledge and knowledge of insurance specifications, ICD-10, and CPT-4 codes.
  • Bilingual (Spanish or Korean) and experience with EPIC HB, Cadence, and Prelude.

About Hackensack Meridian Health:

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare organization in New Jersey, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our communities. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork, and we are seeking talented professionals like you to join our team.



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