Patient Access Representative I

Job Description Summary Processes patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data; enters information in the hospital computer system; maintains quality control for each preadmission and admission to ensure accuracy of information; acts as liaison between patients, financial counselors and hospital patient accounting; ensures that all state, federal and MUSC policies and procedures are followed. Functions in the Patient Admissions Department. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003809 COL - ED Registration (FED) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Key Responsibilities Assist Patient Access Representative I staff, providing guidance on registration procedures, insurance verification, and customer service best practices. Serve as a subject matter expert in patient access workflows, policies, and procedures, assisting staff with complex registration issues, insurance inquiries, and patient concerns. Coordinate patient flow and scheduling, ensuring efficient and accurate registration, appointment scheduling, and check‑in processes. Handle escalated patient inquiries, complaints, or issues, resolving conflicts, and providing solutions to enhance patient satisfaction. Collaborate with clinical departments, nurses, and physicians to address patient care needs, scheduling conflicts, and improve patient access processes. Conduct quality assurance audits, reviewing patient registration data, insurance information, and documentation for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Assist with training new staff members, developing training materials, and conducting ongoing education sessions on patient access policies and procedures. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient access metrics, such as registration accuracy, wait times, and patient satisfaction scores. Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and initiatives to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient experience, and achieve organizational goals. Minimum Experience and Training Requirements High school diploma with 1 year experience in customer service, health care, or a business related field. Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations preferred. Previous experience with hospital information systems or word processing preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, from elevated areas, in confined/cramped spaces, from kneeling positions, bending at the waist, squatting, performing repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reaching in all directions, possessing good finger dexterity, fully using both legs and both hands/arms, lifting and carrying 15 lbs. unassisted, maintaining vision, hearing, and tactile sensory functions, and meeting other specified physical criteria. Equal Opportunity Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr