Patient Access Representative

Patient Access Intake Representative Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Patient Access Intake Representative Hours: 32hrs Shift: Day/Evening shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:30pm, Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation Location: Urgent Care - Fairhaven, MA. Urgent Care team members are expected to rotate across Urgent Care sites as needed. Locations include: Lakeville, Fall River, Seekonk, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Taunton and Wareham. A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package** Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities Position reports to the Manager, Urgent Care. Perform a wide variety of duties to facilitate patient access throughout the organization. Ensure patient compliance with applicable SPG policy and obtains accurate patient information to insure patient safety and optimal reimbursement to the organization in accordance with various external regulations. Determine and actively collect patient liabilities. Sign Biomedical waste manifest receipt when vendor picks up waste. Required to work weekends and Holidays. Expected to stay later than scheduled if a patient checks in close to closing time. Qualifications Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional courses or training required; Associates Degree preferred. Demonstrate very good communication & interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills including medical based programs. Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other software programs preferred. Over three years related health care experience including working with third party payers preferred. Complete state approved biomedical waste training required to sign waste manifest documents within 90 days of hire. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $17.86 - USD $28.76 /Hr. Rotation Schedule Requirement Every other weekend, every other holiday Southcoast Health System