Patient Access Representative Senior - Revenue Cycle - Evenings

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

14h

About The Position

The Patient Access Senior Representative demonstrates strong customer service orientation while handling all business functions in an assigned area to include reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures. The Patient Access Senior Representative greet patients; secure the appropriate patient information; ensure that registration data is correct and accurate; validate insurance eligibility, enter information into appropriate systems and collects co-pay (if applicable), and assist with financial counseling and financial clearance, as necessary. This role performs all aspects of the Patient Access Rep position as needed. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED:Minimum of one (1) year of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare setting.Strong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus in positive manner in all situations. Experience PREFERRED: N/A Education/training REQUIRED:High school diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED:Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field from an accredited program Independent action(s) required:Able to cross cover all Patient access functions within the department and/or clinic.Functions in a self-directed manner to accomplish routine activities.Responsible for orienting and training new hires to service area.Notifies supervisor, immediately, of issues involving violation of VCUHS policies or procedures.Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):Provides training, mentorship, and assists in onboarding of new members on the team. Additional position requirements:Depending on the assigned area, may be required to work off-shifts and/or weekend and holidays.May be considered part of essential staffing, depending on the assigned area. Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance)Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change Evenings EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus in positive manner in all situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to cross cover all Patient access functions within the department and/or clinic.
• Functions in a self-directed manner to accomplish routine activities.
• Responsible for orienting and training new hires to service area.
• Notifies supervisor, immediately, of issues involving violation of VCUHS policies or procedures.
• Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
• Lifting less than 20 lbs.
• Prolonged sitting
• Walking (distance)
• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field from an accredited program

Responsibilities

• Reception
• Scheduling
• Registering patients for appointments and/or procedures
• Greet patients
• Secure the appropriate patient information
• Ensure that registration data is correct and accurate
• Validate insurance eligibility
• Enter information into appropriate systems
• Collects co-pay (if applicable)
• Assist with financial counseling and financial clearance, as necessary
• Orienting and training new hires to service area
• Provides training, mentorship, and assists in onboarding of new members on the team

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