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in Port Jervis, NY
Patient Access Representative (8:30am-5:00pm)
•12 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Port Jervis, New York |
About this job
Job Description
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a renowned regional healthcare provider? We have a long-term temporary position available with the potential for permanent hire with our client. As a Patient Access Representative, you will play a crucial role in providing a positive first impression with patients while welcoming and preparing them for registration. Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community!
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
Rate: $18-21/hr (DOE)
Job Summary
The purpose of the position is the collection of patient demographics and insurance information by registering the patient for medical treatment.
Responsibilities
• Create a positive first impression while greeting patients when they present for registration
• Demonstrate professional telephone etiquette when answering internal and external calls.
• Interviewing the patient/patient representative for Direct Admissions, Outpatient services, Ambulatory surgery, Minor surgery and/or procedures performed in all ancillary departments and direct patients to appropriate departments.
• Performing correct and accurate data entry of patient demographic information and medical insurance.
• Responsible to notifying insurance companies of Inpatient Admissions/Outpatient services at the hospital.
• Able to handle the printing and distribution of Admission/Registration forms, face sheets, labels and NY state and Federally mandated forms to patients or nursing unit as appropriate.
• Responsible for timely data entry and changes to patient information when required.
• Responsible for quality assurance – reviewing registration data for accuracy and satisfying delinquent data.
• Ensures receipt of documentation if expired patients communicate between funeral homes, physician office, nursing units and organ bank.
• Perform Point of Service collections for expected out-of-pocket and patient responsibility expenses.
• Identify and register all patients of all age groups: newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Complete work queues/lists to assist patient accounting department on prompt and accurate billing.
• Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience
Minimum of 3 months Healthcare experience, preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred. Medical insurance experience, preferred. Knowledge of hospital operations and procedures; knowledge of interviewing techniques required to elicit specific information. Ability to complete various forms and other documents used in the hospital admitting process with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Education
High School diploma or GED, required. Bachelors, preferred.
The purpose of the position is the collection of patient demographics and insurance information by registering the patient for medical treatment.
Responsibilities
• Create a positive first impression while greeting patients when they present for registration
• Demonstrate professional telephone etiquette when answering internal and external calls.
• Interviewing the patient/patient representative for Direct Admissions, Outpatient services, Ambulatory surgery, Minor surgery and/or procedures performed in all ancillary departments and direct patients to appropriate departments.
• Performing correct and accurate data entry of patient demographic information and medical insurance.
• Responsible to notifying insurance companies of Inpatient Admissions/Outpatient services at the hospital.
• Able to handle the printing and distribution of Admission/Registration forms, face sheets, labels and NY state and Federally mandated forms to patients or nursing unit as appropriate.
• Responsible for timely data entry and changes to patient information when required.
• Responsible for quality assurance – reviewing registration data for accuracy and satisfying delinquent data.
• Ensures receipt of documentation if expired patients communicate between funeral homes, physician office, nursing units and organ bank.
• Perform Point of Service collections for expected out-of-pocket and patient responsibility expenses.
• Identify and register all patients of all age groups: newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Complete work queues/lists to assist patient accounting department on prompt and accurate billing.
• Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience
Minimum of 3 months Healthcare experience, preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred. Medical insurance experience, preferred. Knowledge of hospital operations and procedures; knowledge of interviewing techniques required to elicit specific information. Ability to complete various forms and other documents used in the hospital admitting process with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Education
High School diploma or GED, required. Bachelors, preferred.