Patient Access Representative - 40 hr
About The Position
The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions in the Emergency Department at Saint Mary's Hospital. This role involves performing complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions, verifying insurance requirements, obtaining and understanding insurance benefits, and securing signatures and all other key information needed to complete billing and collection functions. The representative will also collect or arrange for co-insurance and/or other deposit payment amounts, refer self-pay patients to financial counselors, and answer patient questions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical terminology skills
Nice To Haves
- College preferred
- Relevant medical office, hospital / physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- New hire with less than 1 year experience doing patient registration in a hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Perform complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions
- Verify insurance requirements, obtain and understand insurance benefits
- Secure signatures and all other key information needed to complete billing and collection functions
- Collect or arrange for co-insurance and/or other deposit payment amounts
- Refer self-pay patients to financial counselors
- Answer patient questions
Benefits
- Great Benefits and Health Insurance - Starting Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
