Patient Access Representative

Overview

Shift: PRN, as needed

Be the Connection Between Patients and Care.

Patient Access Representative | Patient Access Department

At the heart of every exceptional patient experience is a dedicated Patient Access team. As a Patient Access Representative , you'll serve as a vital link between patients and the care they need by ensuring a seamless registration, admission, and financial clearance process.

If you're detail-oriented, customer-focused, and passionate about helping others, we invite you to join our team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.


Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.


And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.


Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Register patients accurately for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty services.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements.
• Collect and update patient demographic and financial information.
• Explain patient financial responsibilities and assist with payment collection processes.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharge-related registration activities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Previous healthcare registration, insurance verification, billing, or customer service experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of customer service OR healthcare related experience preferred.

License/Certification:

• None