Financial Assistance Advisor - OP Registration

Rutgers University

medical insurance

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jan 23, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Financial Assistance Advisor - OP Registration
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	UBHC-Acute Treatment-NWK
Overview	University Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to excellence in providing behavioral health services to the people of New Jersey. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care that is informed by research and education.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Financial Assistance Advisor for UBHC Outpatient Services. Under the direction of the Office Manager and/or the Supervising Program Assistant, is responsible for the registration process for the UBHC Outpatient Programs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Interviews and registers patients into the revenue cycle system Forwards patients' registration packages to Clinical Records to achieve a complete Medical Records folder Determines customer's eligibility for the Charity Care program as set forth by NJ Department of Health N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.37 and UBHC policy Enters completed insurance data into revenue cycle system Completes requirement tracking when a client is initially registered and/or routinely updated Responsible for daily registration reports and for chart notices Maintains close interaction with internal and external customers
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	192
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	47301.80
Annual Mid Range Salary	48211.80
Annual Maximum Salary	49649.60
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Two (2) to three (3) years of progressively more responsible clerical experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a physician's office, hospital billing office or insurance company which involved billing and collection or medical insurance activities.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Prior experience functioning in a computerized environment is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing under 1/3 of the time, walking to under 1/3 of the time, sitting to over 2/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Requires lifting up to 10 pounds under 1/3 of the time. Special vision requirements of close vision ( clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision ( clear vision at 20 feet or more) and ability to adjust focus ( ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Exposure to fumes or airborne particles under 1/3 of the time and toxic or caustic chemicals under 1/3 of the time.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0144
Posting Open Date	01/23/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under 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.

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