CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. 

CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for an Access Services Associate supporting the Patient Access Services department. This role is responsible for scheduling and registering patients in assigned areas such as Admitting, Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Central Access OR, following established procedures. When serving as the Access Services Cashier, the associate confirms and processes interdepartmental payments—including cash, checks, and credit card transactions—ensuring all funds are securely maintained in accordance with organizational protocols.

The Administrative Assistant supports the leadership team of Patient Access Services department by performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and operational duties. This role ensures efficient day-to-day functioning of the department, assists with scheduling, communications, documentation, and provides support to leadership to enhance patient access processes and workflows.

• Provide direct administrative support to the Patient Access Services Director, Manager, and Supervisors, including calendar management, meeting coordination, task tracking.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date department records, including meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence.
• Manage departmental communications, including emails, phone calls, faxes, and correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings, events, trainings, and special projects, including logistics, materials, and follow-up.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and materials for leadership and departmental use.
• Maintain organized files and records for the department, both electronic and physical.
• Monitor office supplies and place orders as needed to ensure department functionality.
• Support data entry, record keeping, and audits as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Functions as an Access Associate as needed to assist patients
• Works assigned workqueues in Epic
• Perform other administrative duties and project support as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting and supporting leadership staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Typical office environment within a healthcare setting.
• May involve sitting for extended periods and use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Occasional lifting of office materials (up to 20 lbs).

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

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

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• 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

Compensation Range: $16.00 - $25.60 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.