Patient Access Representative

Patient Access Representative Full TimeOrthopedic Surgery Center of Creve Coeur is hiring a Full-Time Patient Access Representative! Welcome to Orthopedic Surgery Center of Creve Coeur! Orthopedic Surgery Center of Creve Coeur, a leading outpatient surgical facility dedicated to providing high-quality care and service-oriented environment, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full-Time Patient Access Representative to join our team. As a Patient Access Representative, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth office operations.The Patient Access Representative is responsible for the complete and accurate registration of all patients obtaining services at the facility. Responsible for accurately gathering and entering patient information into the computer as received from the patient and/or the physician's office, verifying benefits for non pre-registered patients, and obtaining signatures on required forms. Responsible for collecting co-payments, deductibles, and co-insurance from patients at the time of service. Responsible for ensuring an efficient, complete, and timely patient registration process that models the customer service philosophy of the facility.Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays or weekends. Competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.Qualifications:High School graduate or equivalent required; 2 years college preferred.Experience in patient registration, verification and authorization in a medical center or comparable institution demonstrating the skill, knowledge and ability to perform registration duties preferred.Working knowledge of governmental regulations and other reimbursement criteria preferred.Ability to accurately type 40 WPM, complete forms, simple correspondence, handle payment transactions and enter data.Excellent verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills required.Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with short time-lines, prioritize and organize work, and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.Exceptional ability to interact and communicate effectively, tactfully, and diplomatically with patients, families, medical staff, co-workers, employers and insurance company representatives.Must have a pleasant disposition, positive attitude and possess the ability to maintain a cordial and professional approach during periods of stress.Skill in using office equipment: basic computer skills, photocopier, telephone, fax machine, and calculator.Demonstrated ability to think and act decisively in a timely manner.Ability to maintain operational knowledge of all insurance requirements necessary to achieve optimal reimbursement.What We Offer:As a valued member of USPI, your health and well?being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life's daily stresses.Competitive wagesOpportunities to better yourself professionallyHealth, Dental & Vision Coverage401(k) retirement planPaid Time Off (PTO)Company Paid HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramsHealth Savings Account/ Flexible Spending AccountEducation AssistanceShort Term Disability and Long Term Disability InsuranceWho We AreAt USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.