Patient Access Representative | Portland, OR | $19 Per Hour

Company: TotalMed
Location: Happy Valley
Posted on: May 2, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

 The Patient Access Representative is the first point of contact of a patient in a hospital facility. Among the duties include the checking-in and out of a patient, gathering a patient's information for the Doctors and Nurses to use, communicates with the patient's family or caregivers, and processes insurance billing.

 Responsibilities:

• Consistently practices Patients First philosophy and adheres to high standards of customer service. This includes setting an example to peers, coworkers, etc. by fostering a team atmosphere.
• Correctly identifies and collects patient demographic information in accordance with organization standards.
• Reaches out to patients to schedule an appointment as defined.
• Completes out-of-pocket estimations as requested by patients.
• Utilizes department and hospital policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Communicates information to the patient regarding questions about physician referrals, insurance referrals and consultations.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit levels through the use of online tools (NDAS, ASF, etc.) or over the phone as necessary.

 Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of healthcare and or medical office experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional education.
• Healthcare finance and/or healthcare insurance experience.
• Knowledge and experience in a healthcare setting, especially patient scheduling and/or registration.

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