Patient Access Representative I

Texas Scottish Rite for Children•Frisco, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! Job Posting Title: Patient Access Representative I Location: Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center Additional Posting Details: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Greets patients/families in a professional and welcoming manner Functions as a liaison between patients, families, and staff Performs scheduling and registration process for appointments within the ambulatory setting Performs check-in and check-out for patient visits Obtains accurate collection of patient demographics, identification, insurance coverage, and other relevant information Promotes and assists patients/families in signing up for MyChart Provides guidance to patient/families about the financial screening process Abides by organizational and HIPAA guidelines, privacy practices, patient confidentiality, and patient rights Ensures patient receives necessary disclosure and privacy information, as well as obtains necessary legal and financial signatures Maintains patient information and documentation in electronic medical record Supports quality care through compliance with departmental and organizational policies and guidelines, and external agency guidelines, standards, or regulations Performs patient intake/referral process; appropriately scheduling patient appointments according to scheduling algorithm/protocols Maintains and distributes incoming departmental faxes Screens and routes inbound/outbound calls in a timely manner (messages, transfers, scheduling, questions, and other needs) Scans clinical record information and correspondence into patient’s electronic record Maintains scheduling, registration, and referral work queues in Epic Performs scheduling of new and/or follow-up patient visits, including but not limited to diagnostic and ancillary appointments (as needed); may require coordination with clinical team Maintains registration-related key performance indicators as determined by supervisor or manager Supports hospital and departmental performance improvement goals Supports departmental initiatives and change efforts Practices financial and resource stewardship Engages in strong communication, acts as team player in supporting mission and vision of organization, and abides by organization’s core values Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

High School education or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2 years working in a medical office setting
Preferred experience in insurance procedures
Preferred experience in medical appointment scheduling

Responsibilities

Greets patients/families in a professional and welcoming manner
Functions as a liaison between patients, families, and staff
Performs scheduling and registration process for appointments within the ambulatory setting
Performs check-in and check-out for patient visits
Obtains accurate collection of patient demographics, identification, insurance coverage, and other relevant information
Promotes and assists patients/families in signing up for MyChart
Provides guidance to patient/families about the financial screening process
Abides by organizational and HIPAA guidelines, privacy practices, patient confidentiality, and patient rights
Ensures patient receives necessary disclosure and privacy information, as well as obtains necessary legal and financial signatures
Maintains patient information and documentation in electronic medical record
Supports quality care through compliance with departmental and organizational policies and guidelines, and external agency guidelines, standards, or regulations
Performs patient intake/referral process; appropriately scheduling patient appointments according to scheduling algorithm/protocols
Maintains and distributes incoming departmental faxes
Screens and routes inbound/outbound calls in a timely manner (messages, transfers, scheduling, questions, and other needs)
Scans clinical record information and correspondence into patient’s electronic record
Maintains scheduling, registration, and referral work queues in Epic
Performs scheduling of new and/or follow-up patient visits, including but not limited to diagnostic and ancillary appointments (as needed); may require coordination with clinical team
Maintains registration-related key performance indicators as determined by supervisor or manager
Supports hospital and departmental performance improvement goals
Supports departmental initiatives and change efforts
Practices financial and resource stewardship
Engages in strong communication, acts as team player in supporting mission and vision of organization, and abides by organization’s core values
Additional duties as assigned