Patient Access Rep -Women's Health - Rotating Weekends

Ochsner Health • Covington, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job schedules all patients for procedures based on the modality, department, length of test, and day of week. Obtains and verifies accurate identification and demographical data for the patient’s permanent medical record, and assist in accurate reimbursement. Recognizes and maintains the confidentiality of all patient information, pre-registers all scheduled procedures, and ensures accurate billing by verification and/or authorization of all accounts. Also accurately enters technical terminology for each test. Schedule Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm - Rotating Weekends

Requirements

• Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience Required - 1 year related hospital, clinic, medical office, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, hotel retail and/or customer service related position.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Greets all patients in to the hospital following department's policies and procedures.
• Checks to make sure that patient has physician's order, insurance card(s) and picture identification.
• Demonstrates respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts.
• Responds appropriately to questions received from the client and uses communication techniques to ascertain that the client understands instructions.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
• Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED