Patient Access Representative I 3p-11p EOW

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Processes patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data; enters information in the hospital computer system; maintains quality control for each preadmission and admission to insure accuracy of information; acts as liaison between patients, financial counselors and hospital patient accounting; insures that all state, federal and MUSC policies and procedures are followed. Functions in the Patient Admissions Department.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 1 year experience in customer service, health care or a business related field
• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations preferred
• Previous experience with hospital information systems or word processing preferred
• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Frequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Frequent)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations
• Previous experience with hospital information systems or word processing

Responsibilities

• Processes patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data
• Enters information in the hospital computer system
• Maintains quality control for each preadmission and admission to insure accuracy of information
• Acts as liaison between patients, financial counselors and hospital patient accounting
• Ensures that all state, federal and MUSC policies and procedures are followed

What This Job Offers

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