PATIENT ACCESS REP (FT)

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital • Humboldt, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A patient access representative processes the information required for admittance, dismissal, and insurance billing. The patient access works closely with the multiple departments including the Lab department, radiology department, emergency room, and all of the clinics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least 6 months experience in a healthcare setting
• Listens well and devotes full attention to patient and medical professionals alike
• Is compassionate and caring, as the job involves dealing with people who are critically ill or injured
• Has the ability to remain calm, even under the most stressful of situations
• Communicates well, both orally and in writing
• Is able to switch priorities based upon patient need
• Has a professional appearance and demeanor in order to make other feel more at ease.
• Strong Administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail
• Compassionate and patient
• Professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance plans is beneficial
• Possesses a basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures
• Has a professional appearance and demeanor in order to make other feel more at ease.
• Has a professional appearance and demeanor in order to make other feel more at ease.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and their caregivers and records pertinent information into a computer database
• Records insurance information and obtains copies of the patient’s insurance cards and photo ID
• Collecting information such as patient details, medical history, billing, and insurance information., etc
• Preparing patient admission and discharge documentation
• Informing patients and their caregivers of hospital procedures, policies, and protocols
• Relays information between patients and other staff members and provides them with updates as needed
• Keeps paper and electronic medical records, and updates these records as needed
• Provides information to insurance companies in order to assist with billing
• Calculates payment information, accepts funds, and credits accounts accordingly
• Dealing with patient questions, concerns, and issues
• Performing general administrative tasks

Benefits

• IPERS
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED