Patient Access Representative

Patient Access Representative

Lakeview Hospital is looking to hire a Patient Access Representative to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Patient Access Representative is a detailed customer service position in a fast-paced atmosphere. This position provides a warm welcome to each patient and family member presenting for service. In addition to customer service functions, the Patient Access Rep is responsible for accurate patient registration which includes; patient identification interviews, verification of patient demographic and insurance information, real time insurance eligibility checks and precise entry of this information into the system.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, prior equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of diploma

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and communications skills, including human relations sensitivity, listening and telephone etiquette skills
• Ability to promote and maintain good patient relations and patient confidentiality
• Computer and accurate keyboarding skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Epic experience
• ADT and Prelude knowledge
• One year experience in healthcare
• One year work experience in patient registration
• Overall knowledge of third party payors, hospital policies and business office procedures
• Medical terminology knowledge desired
• Type a minimum of 50 WPM

Benefits:

Lakeview offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!