About this role
About Us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Greets patients and guests utilizing AIDET while providing an individualized excellent patient service experience. Provides patient support and keeps informed of delays. Takes appropriate action including offering alternatives.
Performs all registration functions including full registration as well as updating/validating demographics, identification, insurance information and completing verification and obtaining signatures. Performs and documents patient outreach for messages received in front desk pool, Mychart messaging and confirmation calls.
Utilizes kiosks, tablets and other technology to assist patients upon arrival (meet the patient where they are). Requires ability to stand and walk for periods of time depending on location for two to eight (2-8) hours per assigned shift.
Makes appointments, including follow-up appointments for patients in a high customer service environment in an efficient and timely manner across the healthcare continuum including physician office visits, imaging, and lab post-visit and during patient outreach.
Collects co-pays and outstanding balances. Reviews and reconciles cash drawer on daily basis. Accurately and efficiently performs many non-clinical administrative duties, including but not limited to in-basket and telephone communication, documentation in medical record, obtaining reports and medical records, completion of insurance and/or disability forms, precertification and/or authorizations, referrals and work queues such as patient reg, referrals, etc. Complies with procedures for transcription of orders (radiology and/or scheduling).
Performs and documents in a timely and efficient manner patient outreach and call backs for messages received in pool, MyChart messaging and confirmation calls.
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergencies. Successfully communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients upholding our Mission, Vision and Values and adhering to Code of Ethical conduct. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations.
Requires flexibility and the ability to multitask in a face paced environment and adjust to the patient volume.
Other duties as assigned by the manager.
Experience Required
- Minimum one year of recent registration or billing experience working in a medical facility preferred.
- Proficiency in patient registration, scheduling, medical insurance pre-certifications, authorizations and referrals preferred.
- Epic experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated performance of excellent customer service skills.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
License/Certification Requirements
NAHAM Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.
Special Requirements
Customer service oriented attitude/behavior as well as a pleasant and poised demeanor and excellent phone etiquette.
Must possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Must be skilled in the use of computers.
NAHAM Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.
Salary Min ($)
USD $17.50Salary Max ($)
USD $27.00Other facts
About Cooper University Hospital
Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in South Jersey and provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system. Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members including 1,600 nurses, more than 1,000 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 600 advanced practice professionals. Hospitals throughout the region send their most complex and critically ill and injured to Cooper for treatment by our highly skilled experts.
Ranked year after year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health systems in the Philadelphia Metro area, Cooper is consistently recognized for its quality, safety, and exceptional patient care.
Cooper has three hospitals: South Jersey’s only Level I trauma center, Cooper University Hospital in Camden, which is the busiest trauma center in the Philadelphia region; Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, which is the only Level II pediatric trauma center in the Delaware Valley. Cooper is also home to a leading cancer center (MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper), six urgent care centers, and more than 130 outpatient offices from the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore, including large regional hubs in Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees, Willingboro, and Sewell.
Cooper University Health Care is affiliated with – and its physicians make up the faculty of – Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, which is located on the Cooper Health Sciences Campus in Camden, New Jersey. Cooper has a long history in the City of Camden and is playing a leading role in its revitalization.
What you'll do
- The Patient Services Representative greets patients and provides excellent service while managing registration functions and patient outreach. They also handle appointment scheduling and collect payments.
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