Patient Access Representative

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

13h•$19 - $33

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care. It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

HS Diploma
Knowledge of medical terminology, problem-solving techniques, strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, strong keyboarding and basic computer skills
Demonstrated ability to function independently with minimal supervision
Possesses good decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure, maintaining a helpful and courteous manner
Ability to type at 35 WPM

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with hospital registration system and secretarial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accurate intake of patient demographics
Obtaining reimbursable diagnosis/reason for service
Verifying insurances for eligibility and obtaining of preauthorization of insurance provider as required
Obtain all necessary consents/signatures
Distribute to patients all required notifications/documents
Clear patient for co-pay and/or deductibles
Collect payment in accordance with credit and collection policy
Communicate with patient by phone in advance for pre-registration, in order to schedule the patient
Review with Asst. Director then PAC any problem prior to date of service
Perform mobile registration when necessary
Cross train to all registration/admitting areas as needed