Patient Access Rep

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Patient Access Representative, you will manage administrative duties for the patient intake process in our clinic, adhering to established guidelines. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently looking for a full-time Patient Access Rep for the fast‑paced Franciscan Cardio Thoracic Surgery Clinic in Tacoma, WA. Looking for an engaged, energetic patient access representative interested in working with an amazing group of surgeons in our Cardiothoracic department. Competitive pay, great Days schedule and no nights, weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required. Every day you will interact with patients in person and by phone, facilitating check‑in/out, collecting data and payments, validating insurance, scheduling appointments, and processing referrals and authorizations. To be successful, you will demonstrate critical thinking, strong customer service, and knowledge of insurance, billing, and medical terminology, ensuring a seamless, high‑quality patient intake experience. Registers and/or checks patients in/out. Performs patient check‑in at the time of visit; records and verifies all demographic, insurance and other information (. Workers’ Comp, other third‑party liability info); follows established procedures to ensure that all registration guidelines/requirements have been satisfied, including ensuring minors’ guardians have been notified; identifies deficiencies and resolves non‑complex issues or escalates to appropriate staff for further action. Conducts routine insurance eligibility verifications. Copies/scans patient access related hardcopy materials (. ID, referrals, L&I, insurance cards, into correct location in electronic medical record. Records non‑clinical charges from various sources. This could include entering charges for the completion of forms, for Depositions/Attorney Fees, for retail fees, etc. Handles and reconciles payments. Job Requirements Required One year of customer service work experience and None, upon hire Preferred Two years of customer service work experience Healthcare or Call Center experience Where You'll Work Franciscan Cardio Thoracic Surgery Clinic in Tacoma, WA. Total Rewards Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr