Ambulatory Patient Access Representative

Overview:

Fulltime, benefits eligible role

Mon- Fri 7:00am -3:30pm

Job Description Summary:

Greets and registers patients. Answers telephone calls, schedules appointments, and pulls and files medical charts when indicated.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service to patients and families by applying best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Interviews and registers patients in registration areas that report up through Patient Access.
• Obtains accurate demographic, insurance, and physician information on registrations.
• Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer.
• Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre-certification and physician referral requirements are met. Instructs customer on requirements.
• Assists in identifying self-pay patients and referring them to financial assistance when applicable. Instructs customer on requirements.
• Establishes and maintains open communication with the all departments that Patient Access interacts with and clinical staff in those areas.
• Assists in the shadowing/precepting of new employees.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associate’s Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

CPR certification (based on position and as determined by manager).

Skills:

• Demonstrated computer skills with the ability to navigate most current technology systems.
• Strong administrative skills.

Experience:

One year of health care experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Patient Equipment