Patient Access Rep - DeKalb Registration - PRN

Job TitleGreets the public, patients, and families. Obtains and enters demographic and financial information for all patient types. Handles all customer service issues in a customer friendly manner. Accurately listens and responds appropriately to address and resolve issues at hand. Must ensure all paperwork is checked for registration accuracy. Must continually enhance knowledge regarding administrative processes in order to train new hires and existing employees. Should show initiative in process improvement. Must collect required fees from patients or authorized representatives. Responsible for daily operations. Must be flexible to work as scheduled or needed, which may include alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and being on call.Education required: High School Diploma or GED EquivalentExperience: Two to three years of customer service/public relations/leadership experience preferred. Two to three years computer experience preferred. Previous medical record or billing experience strongly preferred. Will consider one year of previous work experience in other fields.DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women's and children's services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group.DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.