Patient Access Representative II - Orthopedics

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego • San Diego, CA

68d • $22 - $30

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Patient Access Representative secures and provides appropriate medical business information to and from patient families/guardians and funding sources. In your role you will interpret, identify, communicate and detail information by way of: registration, scheduling and/or acquiring authorizations for patient services in a dynamic team environment. You will have the opportunity to make a difference every day by the duties you perform.

Requirements

• Listens well and devotes full attention to patients and medical professionals alike
• Detailed and empathetic as the job involves dealing with people who are critically ill or injured
• The ability to remain calm, even under the most stressful of situations
• Communicates well, both orally and in writing
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• Possesses a basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures
• Resourcefulness
• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• 1 year of Healthcare Experience
• Experience with Epic or other EMR systems
• Experience with payment collection efforts
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages that meet business needs of the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees