Patient Access Representative

Job OpportunityIt's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health Medical Group - Urgent Care ArnoldWorker Type: PRNJob Highlights:The position is fully On-SitePRN ROLEMonday-Friday-8:00AM-8:30PM-Requires flexibilityRotating days of the week (2 days per week)Every Third Weekend is a requirement for the positionPreferred EPIC-EMR ExperienceLocation-MO-SSM Health Medical Group - Urgent Care ArnoldJoin our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, strong benefits, and a supportive work environment.We offer affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.Apply today to begin your career with SSM Health.Job Summary:Responsible for communicating with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures and gather the necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information for the procedure.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESGathers information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seeks appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.Schedules patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinates and communicates schedules.Assists with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.Provides counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.Performs clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experienceEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSNoneDepartment: 2030000113 Urgent Care-ArnoldWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.