Access Services Associate I

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non - profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified company.

Access services is comprised of Central Scheduling, Outpatient Registration, Admitting, Insurance Verification, Cashier and ED Registration and Reception. Some benchmarks that we are very proud of include:

Average wait/registration time is 9 minutes, compared to the national average of 11 minutes
• 60% of the Access Services are nationally Certified Healthcare Access Associates
• Outpatient Registration/Scheduling and ED Registration have been in the 90th percentile for the last 10 years

This department works closely as a team as a part of our revenue cycle management division.

Part time schedule is:

Week 1: Sunday 7a-3p, Friday 7a-3p 
Week 2: Monday 7a-3p, Saturday 7a-3p

Emergency Department Access Services Associate:

• Completes bedside registration accurately and timely to ensure quality and privacy for positive clinical outcomes utilizing laptop computers.
• Registers each account in hospital registration system following all departmental procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Obtains and determines the coordination of benefits and accurately inputs into computer software system following industry standards and departmental procedure.
• Clearly documents in computer system all communication with patients and/or family members. Documents any exceptions to standard procedure.
• Follows federal and state standards and complies with all regulatory guidelines.
• Completes quality checks and reviews each registration for correct information. Seeks assistance and plans corrective action.
• Handles departmental paperwork flow in a manner consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Acts as liaison between patients and/or families and clinical staff providing support as needed.
• Supports all policies pertaining to ED Registration. Is responsible for getting all consents including consents for minors, elderly, disabled or handicapped. Also responsible for starting the administrative consent process.
• Functions as a support part of the ED clinical team reacting urgently and appropriately to the needs of the ED clinical staff.
• Supports the Outpatient Registration department after hours and weekends.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or minimum 5 years' experience in healthcare related clerical position in lieu of diploma

Work Experience:

Previous hospital experience in scheduling, registration or billing preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of medical terminology and strong customer service skills

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility