Patient Access Intake Representative

Southcoast Health System•Wareham, MA

3d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. We are searching for a talented Patient Access Intake Representative to join our team.

Requirements

Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional courses or training required.
Medical Terminology Certificate required.
Demonstrated communication & interpersonal skills are required.
Strong computer skills including medical based programs required.
Three (3) years related health care experience including working with third party payers is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, and other software programs is preferred.
CHAM (Certified Healthcare Access Manager) or CHAA (Certified Healthcare Access Associate) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of duties to facilitate patient access throughout the organization.
Insure patient compliance with applicable hospital policy.
Obtain accurate patient information to insure patient safety and optimal reimbursement to the organization in accordance with various external regulations.
Determine and actively collect patient liabilities.