Patient Access Representative

Job TitleRotating weekends; 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.Job DescriptionGreets and registers patients. Answers telephone calls, schedules appointments, and pulls and files medical charts when indicated.Essential FunctionsProvides excellent customer service to patients and families by applying best practices and standard operating procedures.Interviews and registers patients in registration areas that report up through Patient Access.Obtains accurate demographic, insurance, and physician information on registrations.Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer.Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre-certification and physician referral requirements are met. Instructs customer on requirements.Assists in identifying self-pay patients and referring them to financial assistance when applicable. Instructs customer on requirements.Establishes and maintains open communication with the all departments that Patient Access interacts with and clinical staff in those areas.Assists in the shadowing/precepting of new employees.Education RequirementHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required.Associate's Degree, preferred.CertificationsCPR certification (based on position and as determined by manager).SkillsDemonstrated computer skills with the ability to navigate most current technology systems.Strong administrative skills.ExperienceOne year of health care experience, preferred.Physical RequirementsOCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Patient EquipmentCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, WalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Able to multi-task within in a stressful environment."The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"