Patient Access Representative

Careers With PurposeSanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.Facility: Bemidji 1611 ClinicLocation: Bemidji, MNAddress: 1611 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USAShift: 8 Hours - Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40.00Salary Range: $17.93 - $24.26Union Position: YesJob SummaryJoin our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good! As a Patient Access Representative, your primary responsibility will be providing extraordinary customer service to patients with every interaction. With being the first point of contact, you will have the opportunity to provide a positive patient experience by creating a welcoming and safe environment, either on the phone or in the clinic. Apply today to learn more about the opportunities available to grow your career at Sanford.RegistrationGreet patients & verifies demographicsCreating, scanning & routing documents or electronic formsInform patients what the document is & capture signatures on necessary paperworkEstablishes and assigns financial responsibility and assists with arrangements while adhering to appropriate policies and proceduresCollects co-payments, pre-payments, and payments on account balancesMay work through the registration work queue to address and resolve registration errors or denied insurance claimsSchedulingWork with nursing team & providers to coordinate & schedule appointments to meet patient's needs, coordinate provider scheduleObtain and coordinate referrals & conduct pre-authorizationArrange interpreter servicesCheck patients in/outOperate multi-line phoneMay resolve work queue issues, manage recall and waitlists, & serve as switchboard operator calling codes and paging providersAdditional Duties May IncludePreparation & coordination of chartsOrganize supporting provider documentsInitiation & collaboration of patient financial assistanceTrack patient visits & health information management on patient accountsCompile, distribute, administer, and score assessmentsCoordination of Telemed appointmentsReminder calls for appointmentsHospital admissionOffice duties, such as make copies or send faxesQualificationsPost secondary education or equivalent training in a healthcare or business related field is preferred. Previous customer service experience in an office setting, preferably in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of registration procedures, extensive computer skills, basic knowledge of system applications, billing systems, and third party payers is preferred. Medical terminology desired.BenefitsSanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.