Ambulatory Patient Access Rep- Perioperative Services

Overview Contingent role, non‑benefits eligible. Work days vary and hours are 8‑hour shifts between 5:30am to 4:30pm. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain insurance guidelines qualification. Job Description Greets and registers patients. Answers telephone calls, schedules appointments, pulls and files medical charts when indicated. Essential Functions Provides excellent customer service to patients and families by applying best practices and standard operating procedures. Interviews and registers patients in registration areas that report up through Patient Access. Obtains accurate demographic, insurance, and physician information on registrations. Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer. Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre‑certification and physician referral requirements are met. Instructs customer on requirements. Assists in identifying self‑pay patients and referring them to financial assistance when applicable. Establishes and maintains open communication with all departments that Patient Access interacts with and clinical staff in those areas. Assists in the shadowing/precepting of new employees. Education Requirement High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associate’s Degree, preferred. Licensure Requirement (not specified) Certifications CPR certification (based on position and as determined by manager). Skills Demonstrated computer skills with the ability to navigate most current technology systems. Strong administrative skills. Experience One year of health care experience, preferred. Physical Requirements Occasionally: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids; Driving motor vehicles (work required); Lifting/Carrying 0–10 lbs; Lifting/Carrying 11–20 lbs; Loud Noises; Pushing/Pulling 26–40 lbs; Pushing/Pulling 41–60 lbs; Reaching above shoulder; Squat/kneel Frequently: Bend/twist; Biohazard waste; Patient Equipment Continuously: Audible speech; Chemicals/Medications; Color vision; Communicable diseases and/or pathogens; Computer skills; Decision making; Depth perception; Flexing/extending of neck; Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning; Hearing acuity; Interpreting data; Peripheral vision; Problem solving; Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs; Repetitive hand/arm use; Seeing – far/near; Sitting; Standing; Walking Additional: Able to multi‑task within a stressful environment. EEO Statement EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr