Ochsner Health-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Lafayette, LA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

The Patient Access Representative at OLGMC Emergency Department is responsible for greeting patients and guests in a courteous manner, whether via telephone or in person. This role involves initiating the scheduling of appointments or completing the check-in process/admission for patients, obtaining and verifying accurate identification and demographic data for the patient's permanent medical record, and ensuring confidentiality of all patient information. The representative is also responsible for point-of-service collections and face-to-face patient interactions related to the registration and admission process. This position requires verification of insurance through electronic means, telephone, or web applications, and aims to improve patient satisfaction by representing the company professionally. The job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities and is subject to change at the company's discretion.

  • Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests, and family members.
  • Create, activate, and complete the patient scheduling, clinic registration, or hospital admission process.
  • Ensure all required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate.
  • Efficiently and accurately gather and input patient/guarantor demographic and financial information.
  • Explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay portions due.
  • Perform financial analysis of each case and inform patients of their financial responsibility.
  • Balance cash drawer daily, prepare deposit slips, and follow closing cash drawer process at the end of each shift.
  • Demonstrate respect and cooperation in all staff relationships and a willingness to prevent or resolve interpersonal conflicts.
  • Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style.
  • Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One year of related experience in a hospital, clinic, medical office, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, hotel retail, or customer service.
  • Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Windows-style applications and various software packages specific to the role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and clerical skills.
  • Technical knowledge of healthcare insurance benefits and billing regulations.
  • Good organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
  • Associate's degree preferred.
  • Certification in Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) preferred.
  • Certification in Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred.
  • Certification as a Medical Assistant or other medical specialty-based certification preferred.
  • Health insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Employee discounts
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