We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H. E.
A. R. T drives everything we do.
We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center.
Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview Patient Access Patient Access Specialist I Full Time Permanent #85100 Transfer Rate $32.97 Responsibilities Weekends Rotate Weekdays/Weekends Rotate 12:00AM-8:00AM 35 Hours Per Week Qualifications Bachelor degree strongly Preferred, associate degree required .
Successful completion of an approved course or program in hospital/physician billing or third-party insurance, computer science certificate strongly preferred or work-related experience maybe substituted. Previous Experience in a Patient Access department or minimum of 6 months of billing or insurance registration experience in a hospital setting or suitable combination of education and experience. Clinical experience and or knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred.
Typing: 30 wpm (tested) Must pass basic math skills test. Must pass basic data entry skills test. Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language strongly preferred. Must be computer literate. Ability to access and navigate internet applications NOTE: THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB.
WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full-time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. Maimonides does adhere to Planetree’s philosophy of patient-centered care.
USD $28.71 - USD $29.28 /Hr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.