Patient Access Representative I

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

7d • $31 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Access Services job is responsible for completing patient admissions and registration functions. Identifies patients' insurance coverage or existing financial resources to pay for medical care and services. Handles routine customer service inquiries and concerns. Processes necessary admission/registration paperwork and obtains necessary documents for billing and compliance requirements. The PAR I position is intended as an entry-level position for individuals with limited background in patient admitting/registration, recent graduates from trade schools and training programs, and/or experience in non-healthcare with customer service background. It is expected that individuals on this level will acquire the necessary job skills, knowledge, and other qualifications through on-the-job and/or formal training to advance to the Patient Access Representative level II with a minimum of 1-year experience within Patient Access Services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Language: Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish).
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, Workers Comp, Managed Care (HMO, PPO, POS, etc.), Children's Health Programs (CCS, GHPP, Healthy Families, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assures secure handling and accurate recording of payments collected at the point-of-service delivery.
• Builds a foundational understanding of the different health insurance coverage options and the related processes and procedures.
• Able to handle routine/simple patient escalations and perform service recovery.
• Escalates any advanced or complex registrations to a more experienced team member.
• Greets patients and begins the registration process. Maintains professional communication with various PAS staff, medical center staff, physicians, guests, and patients regarding the admitting/registration services rendered at Stanford Medical Center. Communication may consist of telephone correspondence, email, or in person contact.
• Meets weekly individual productivity and key performance indicators and standards while following planned priorities as set by the department leadership team.
• Provides excellent customer service to all individuals with whom the employee has contact.
• The specific job duties will be comprised of a combination of responsibilities for all areas of Patient Access Service operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees