PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE FT

PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE FT Full Time Legent Orthopedic Hospital - Carrollton, Carrollton, TX, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1336 About the Role The Patient Access Representative is an administrative assistant who is responsible for helping patients gain access to medical treatment facilities. Critical requirement is in communicating well with members of the public and accurately recording data. In a medical setting, a patient access representative processes the information required for admittance, dismissal, and insurance billing. POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Greets patients and their caregivers and records pertinent information into a computer database. Records insurance information and obtains pre-approval for treatment if needed. Relays information between patients and other staff members and provides them with updates as needed. Prioritizes the order of care so that the most critical patients are seen first. Keeps paper and electronic medical records, and updates these records as needed. Provides information to insurance companies to assist with billing. Assists patients during checkout, and ensures they have post-treatment instructions if required. Refers individuals to outside agencies when unable to meet their needs. Calculates payment information, accepts funds, and credits accounts accordingly. All other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED required. Strong computer skills in MS Office/Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, and EMR). We Offer: Competitive salary and performance incentives Paid time off and wellness programs Career development and training opportunities Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. I-9 and E-Verify Compliance: Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr