Patient Access Specialist

Job Title: Patient Access Specialist

Location: Children's Specialized Hosp

Department: Administration

Req#: 0000201843

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.74 - $24.97 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 outpatient site scheduling specialist is a critical role at the local level in ensuring patients and families receive optimal service and timely access to care,

Provides onsite scheduling, and manages waitlist for multiple disciplines at the local level,

Responsible for optimizing booked rates by collaborating directly with onsite leaders and clinical staff to coordinate schedules,

You will be responsible for providing coverage as needed for the positions of Scheduling Coordinator, Front Desk Coordinator and or Registration Representative within the assigned region.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma

Preferred:

• Previous hospital or physicians office experience
• Scheduling and data entry experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time Day
• Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm
• Rotating Holidays

Essential Functions:

• Ability to professionally inter relate with parents, staff, patients, therapy and physician services Familiarity with computer software packages Microsoft Office Ability to organize and follow specific instructions

• Maintain patient confidentiality

• Must be able to and willing to travel to sites in region to provide scheduled or unscheduled coverage for areas when staff calls out or scheduled to be out of office.

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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• .and more!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer