Patient Access Rep, Clinic REMOTE, FTE 1

Amberwell Health•Hiawatha, KS

62d•Remote

About The Position

The Patient Access Rep is responsible for efficient and orderly registration of patients. Ensures that accurate patient information is collected and verifies insurance benefits and eligibility. Ensures all incoming telephone calls are promptly and courteously answered and routed to the correct extension within the Hospital. Greets all visitors to the Hospital promptly and courteously. Arranges for patients to speak with Financial Counselor if needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
None experience required.
Must possess strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provides secretarial and receptionist support to nursing units appropriate to the age of patients served.
Follows Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, and State Practice Guidelines.
Utilizes principles of Strategic Quality Management.
Maintains a safe environment of care.
Contributes to a collaborative practice with other nursing staff and disciplines.
Ensures accurate patient information is collected.
Verifies insurance benefits and eligibility.
Answers and routes all incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously.
Greets all visitors to the Hospital promptly and courteously.
Arranges for patients to speak with Financial Counselor if needed.
Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.
Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication.
Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Adheres to established hospital and department guidelines and protocols.
Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level.