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Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $31.29 - $34.81. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION

SS Paramus OPC - Registration offers physician office visits, radiology, pre-surgical screening, and rehabilitation services . The Patient Access Specialist (PAS) is a highly visible customer service position that works with interdisciplinary team members in the management of patient flow and is responsible for scheduling, pre-registration, and registration of patients in person and by phone using the Epic system.

The PAS can transfer in and out of high volume multifaceted interdepartmental units adapting well to changes in work assignments while consistently exceeding standards of quality and productivity expectations. The PAS is knowledgeable and can be called upon to float to cover other functional areas within multiple PAS the departments. Work assignments of the PAS may change without notice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and customers
• Interview patients and accurately enter and update patient demographics, personal information, and medical history
• Collect and scan legal IDs, insurance cards, signed consent forms, third party liability documents, and advance care plans
• Obtain electronic and/or phone benefit verifications and authorizations, determine participating and non-participating insurance coverage, and provide estimates
• Collect co-payments and out of pocket payments
• Resolve patient checklists and workqueue encounters
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Collaborate with leadership on other special projects and strategic initiatives as appropriate

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), may include specialized or vocational courses
• 0-1 years in a healthcare or related customer service field

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in office automated tools: e-mail, outlook, and data entry
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of healthcare and health insurance
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Displays positive attitudes towards assignments and others
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.