Patient Access Representative

Patient Access Representative

This position reports to the Patient Access Manager and/or Supervisor. The Patient Access Representative (PARI) is responsible for promoting and demonstrating Parrish Healthcare's Culture of Choice; Performs Registrations at any of Parrish's hospitals or off-site locations. Interviews patients to obtain all pertinent demographic, insurance, and clinical information for entry into EMR. Contact providers as needed. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients, their relatives, or other responsible individuals to obtain all necessary information.
• All interactions are conducted in a professional manner, following H.E.A.R.T. guidelines, to provide exemplary Customer Service.
• Data obtained and entered in the system is accurate and free of errors and is complete.
• All processes requiring verification/signatures/authorizations are completed in a timely and accurate manner for assigned tasks
• Understand/explain policies regarding services, pricing, insurance billing, and payment of account.
• Obtain or create copies of necessary supporting documentation and ensure they are saved according to policy.
• Work with physician offices and ancillary departments, providing information when necessary or forwarding relevant documents.
• Answer incoming calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Make outgoing calls to patients and providers as needed to obtain updated/corrected order information.
• Meets/exceeds performance expectations and completes work within the required timeframe.
• Attends in-service presentations and completes mandatory education.
• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement".
• Successfully complete annual net learning modules and other assigned classes by established deadlines.
• Follow EMTALA, HIPAA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Proactively identify problems and safety issues within the department and the hospital that place any patient, visitor or staff member at risk of injury; Reports any medical errors or safety concerns within the organization utilizing the hotline, RL or through direct report to Supervisor/Manager or Director.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.

Formal Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience

• No experience required; 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• N/A

Full Time Benefits

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
• Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time.

Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.