Patient Access Representative

Patient Access RepresentativeSentara Careplex is hiring Patient Access Representatives. The Patient Access Rep is responsible for all aspects of the patient registration process, including verifying the patient identity and selecting the correct patient record, reviewing schedules and physician orders to register the patient for the appropriate service, scanning important documents such as insurance cards, ID's, Living Wills, and POAs and verifying and entering the patient's demographic and insurance information in the electronic health record. Explain and complete complex regulatory and compliance documents and adhere to all applicable privacy and compliance standards. They will explain and collect co-payments, deposits and outstanding balances, and perform transactions securely. Greet patients and families, answer questions, and ensure the patients arrive to the appropriate service area at the right time. May also perform scheduling, pre-admission and discharge duties and provide supervision and patient information updates to families in waiting rooms.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Associate's or Bachelor's degree can be considered in lieu of two years of experienceExperienceCustomer Service OR Data Entry - 2 years (Required)Demonstrated proficiency in computer keyboarding skills (Required)Knowledge of third party payers, ICD-9/ CPT coding and medical terminology (Preferred)Interpersonal skillsProper grammar, spelling and punctuationExtensive training provided for entry-level candidates and opportunities for advancement provided.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.