Position DetailsnnPosition InformationnnRecruitment/Posting Title Clinical Service Representative InJob Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & SupportnDepartment RHG-RWJ Psychiatry ClinicnOverviewnNew Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.nPosting SummarynRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinic Services Representative I for the Psychiatry Clinic at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.The Clinic Services Representative I performs a variety of billing and collection duties in support of clinic and/or business operations. Provides guidance, support, and leadership to Clinic Services Representatives II as needed. Functions as a senior staff member handling more complex issues and problems. Performs administrative tasks as assigned to support effective and efficient office operations in the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry.Among the key duties of this position are the following:nnAnswers the telephone with a pleasant demeanor, always identifying self, and location.nCompetently performs the following financial functions based on assignment: Scheduling, pre-registration, recording patient arrival, administering financial and HIPAA paperwork, obtaining necessary signatures, receiving referral and pre-certification numbers; performs online insurance verification to assist patient with their payment options.nAdvises patients regarding preparation of necessary forms; counsels patients regarding paperwork requirements.nMaintains Computer Databases entering changes in demographic, insurance, and other information as required.nCollects copays, and posts in the financial system; administers receipts and prepares necessary paperwork for later reconciliation of the batch transactions.nActs as the first point of contact with patients to resolve basic inquiries, involving insurance companies and third party companies relating to billing, insurance payments, payment arrangements, etc. Collects co-payments or self-pay balances from patients. Researches complex billing issues and consults with management for resolution in accordance with established policies and procedures.nnPosition Status Full TimenHours Per WeeknDaily Work Shift DaynWork ArrangementnThis position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.nFLSA NonexemptnGrade 185nPosition SalarynAnnual Minimum Salary 51896.00nAnnual Mid Range Salary 52936.00nAnnual Maximum Salary 54516.80nStandard Hours 40.00nUnion Description Teamsters 97nPayroll Designation PeopleSoftnBenefitsnRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to UnitnTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 monthnPosition Pension Eligibility PERSnQualificationsnnMinimum Education and ExperiencennThree (3) years of experience in physician, hospital or health center billing setting, including management of various types of insurance billing processes.nnCertifications/LicensesnRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesnnBi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills.nKnowledge of medical terminology.nMust be familiar with the billing practices of Medicaid and Medicare.nRequired to proofread and check documents for accuracy.nRequires working with office equipment and confidential patient records and correspondence.nnPreferred QualificationsnnCandidates having experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center.nnEquipment UtilizednPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentnnPhysical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert up to 25 lbs.nWork Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.nnSpecial ConditionsnnMay require working evenings and/or Saturdays.nnPosting DetailsnnPosting Number 24ST1969nPosting Open DatenSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsnRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)nHome Location Campus Downtown New BrunswicknCity New BrunswicknState NJnLocation DetailsnPre-employment ScreeningsnnAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.nImmunization RequirementsnnUnder Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.nnAffirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementnnIt is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. 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