Patient Access Representative Sr

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

21h•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. The organization has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This role is a Patient Access Representative Sr. position, working 40 hours per week on the day shift from 7:15 am to 3:45 pm, located at Women and Children - New Bedford, MA.

Requirements

Equal to the completion of 4 years of high school is required.
Good computer and typing skills are required.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
Good organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment is required.
Three years of office experience are required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

One year medical office practice experience or post secondary course work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision and direction of the Practice Coordinator/Manager or designee, review charges and coding.
May act as back-up to Practice Coordinator/Manager or designee as needed.
May Check-in and check-out patients at assigned practice(s).
May perform various pre-registration functions including scheduling patient visits, tests and surgical procedures.
May greet patients, answer and triage telephone calls.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions as needed.
May cover different offices as needed or directed.
May mentor Patient Access Representatives – SPG or Patient Access Assistants – SPG.
May assign work as needed.