Patient Access Rep

Patient Access Rep

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As a Patient Access Representative, you will manage administrative duties for the patient intake process in our clinic, adhering to established guidelines. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently looking for a full-time Patient Access Rep for the fast-paced Franciscan Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Tacoma, WA. Come join our patient centered MFM family! Our office is dedicated to providing the best care possible to our patients. We have multiple locations throughout the PNW. This position will be responsible for supporting rotating provider assignments, caring for our diverse patient clientele in high risk obstetics Every day you will interact with patients in person and by phone, facilitating check-in/out, collecting data and payments, validating insurance, scheduling appointments, and processing referrals and authorizations. To be successful, you will demonstrate critical thinking, strong customer service, and knowledge of insurance, billing, and medical terminology, ensuring a seamless, high-quality patient intake experience.

• Registers and/or checks patients in/out.
• Performs patient check-in at the time of visit; records and verifies all demographic, insurance and other information (e.g. Workers' Comp, other third-party liability info); follows established procedures to ensure that all registration guidelines/requirements have been satisfied, including ensuring minors' guardians have been notified; identifies deficiencies and resolves non-complex issues or escalates to appropriate staff for further action.
• Conducts routine insurance eligibility verifications.
• Copies/scans patient access related hardcopy materials (e.g. ID, referrals, L&I, insurance cards, etc.) into correct location in electronic medical record.
• Records non-clinical charges from various sources. This could include entering charges for the completion of forms, for Depositions/Attorney Fees, for retail fees, etc.
• Handles and reconciles payments.

Required

• One year of customer service work experience and
• None, upon hire

Preferred

• Two years of customer service work experience
• Healthcare or Call Center experience