What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registration/Financial Representative position at St. Josephs Health?
Overview
St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Job Overview
Responsible for following established policies and procedures, and various activities related to the patient registration process. This includes collection of demographic, financial, insurance information, and financial screening of patients prior to services being rendered. Completes collections of patient financial responsibility, and refer self pay patients to appropriate financial service when needed. Enters data accurately and ensures prompt service to all patients and acts as a liaison for other ancillary departments.
Qualifications
Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and up to one year of basic technical training in medical office practice plus 3 to 6 months of on the job training and orientation. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) by National Association of Healthcare Access Management preferred. Bilingual preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of medical terminology is considered an asset.