Patient Access Representative (Full Time - Days) Abington L&D

Patient Access Representative (Full Time - Days)Provides a positive patient experience to patients and families. Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills while registering patients. Accurately searches and selects the correct patient. Gathers complete and accurate demographic and insurance information from patients and families. Identifies uninsured patients for referral to Medical Assistance/Charity Care evaluation. Retrieves orders, confirms medical necessity and answers phones for outpatient visits.Job DutiesInteracts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of JeffersonGathers accurate demographic and insurance information.Requests and scans photo ID and insurance cards.Verifies insurance coverage, referrals, and authorizations.Collects patient out-of-pocket liability at time of service.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED3 years of healthcare customer service experiencePreferred QualificationsAssociate's Degree in Healthcare or Business AdministrationAdditional Qualifications Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityAbington Memorial HospitalPrimary Location Address1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.