Senior Patient Access Representative | ENT & Audiology | 40hrs/week

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

9d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $18.25 - $25.50 Union Position: No Department Details Sanford Ear, Nose, Throat and Audiology clinic is located in the Talley Building on the Sanford Campus. It is a fast paced clinic with patient traffic on two floors. As a Sr. Patient Access Rep you will help patients gain access to care. This position is front facing with in-person patient contact scheduling procedures and Radiology services. Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Summary The Senior Patient Access Representative serves as a liaison between patients, families, physicians and medical support staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; post-secondary education helpful.
Previous medical office experience preferred.
Prior electronic medical records (EMR) experience is preferred.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology; customer service skills essential.
Six months' customer service experience desired.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to ensure medical services are appropriately scheduled for patient.
Requires depth of knowledge of service line to proficiently review procedure/surgery orders, as well as appropriately schedule all necessary resources to perform the procedure/surgery.
Responsible for resource management and resolving conflicts.
Serves as a liaison between provider and supporting providers.
Manages provider schedules.
May collaborate with patients and providers to demonstrate medical necessity to insurance companies and obtain required prior authorization.
May perform registration duties and work the front desk.
May train and mentor new employees.
May serve as an electronic medical record (EMR) super user.
Displays professionalism and promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation.
Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
Must always maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Uses problem solving and critical thinking skills to resolve issues and seeks guidance from leadership when appropriate.
Must demonstrate proficiency in computer skills and use of multi-line telephone.