Representative II, Patient Access- Nights

Representative II, Patient Access

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Night (7pm to 5:30pm) Location: Silver Spring

Position Purpose

Responsible for obtaining and verifying demographic and financial information for all inpatients and outpatients prior to or during the registration process.

As a "Representative I, Patient Access" you will:

Excellent customer service skills are utilized in all dealings with patients, family members, physician offices, third party payers and co-workers.

Financial/insurance information is communicated to case management and financial counseling staff when appropriate. Completes all managed care notification requirements.

Maintains patient confidentiality and always adheres to hospital privacy and security policies.

May be required to enter laboratory and radiology orders, when necessary.

Minimizes the financial risk of providing services by assessing the patient's financial status, verifying and entering accurate patient information into the registration system, obtaining signatures on all required hospital and regulatory forms and obtaining applicable patient payments prior to or at the time services are provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduate or GED

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written form. Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred. Spanish may be required for this position in specific settings.

Two-year experience in a hospital and/or other health care setting, preferably in registration, billing, cash collections or insurance requirements. Familiarity with third party/insurance payers and medical terminology preferred.

Proficiency in the use of computers. Specifically, Microsoft products and email.

Typing skills of 45 wpm or higher required.

Excellent telephone customer service skills, strong interpersonal communication, problem solving and organizational skills.

Willingness to transport patients by wheelchair, meet patient age-specific needs, Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Pay Range: $17.89 - $25.04

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

FT/PT Benefit eligible Roles:

0.5 FTE (20 hours weekly) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.

Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.

Free onsite parking.

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