Patient Access Interview Day

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Mount Pleasant, SC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

We are opening our Summers Corner Freestanding ER Nov 2026! We have a variety of shifts to interview for on our interview days for on Wed 10/7 and Wed 10/14! EPIC experience preferred but not required! Responsible for duties in support of departmental efficiencies which may include: but not limited to performing scheduling, registration, patient pre-admission and admission, reception and discharge functions. Must obtain complete and accurate patient demographic information. Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service.

Requirements

Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm
Demonstrated working knowledge of PC/CRT/printer
Customer service skills and experience
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to receive and detailed information through oral and written communications
Must be able to perform essential job duties in at least two Patient Access service areas including Emergency Department.
Uses proper negotiation techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients/Guarantors.
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy.
Must be able to appropriately interpret physician orders, medical terminology and insurance cards while maintaining Conifer Standards of Care.
High School Diploma or GED required.
0 – 1 year in a Customer Service role.

Nice To Haves

EPIC experience preferred but not required
Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred
Understanding of Third Party Payor requirements preferred
Understanding of Compliance standards preferred
0 – 1 year administrative experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area preferred
Some college coursework is preferred

Responsibilities

Greeting patients following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world-class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service, adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.). Scan Protected Health Information, create and file patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services. May also assist with scheduling diagnostic procedures (enters data in scheduling system, provide customer with appointment instructions, other tasks as needed).
Educates patients about patient financial liabilities, employs proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performs Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures.
Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services, verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, and secures inpatient visit notification to payors. May also assist with scheduling and coordinating post discharge care for patients.