Patient Access Representative - Patient Access (Full Time)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• · Registers in-patients and out-patients upon arrival at the hospital.
• · Complies with all hospital and departmental procedures, safety program requirements, corporate compliance program standards of conduct, all applicable statutes, rules and regulations.
• · Obtain and verifies health insurance information.
• · Assists personnel in obtaining necessary signatures to ensure proper care.
• · Collects co-payments from patients.
• · Acts as communications coordinator for the hospital through the telephone intercom system.
• · Verifies outpatient petty cash after each shift.
• · Schedules appointments for specialty clinics.
• · Monitors all outpatient financial/departmental reports/assignments.
• · Announces termination of visiting hours over the intercom system.
• · Secures area before leaving at the end of the evening shift.
• · Maintains skills and knowledge through the participation in educational programs.
• · Ensures completion of all necessary admissions documentation for both in-patients and out-patients.

Physical Demands

Mental Demands

Communication Demands

Skills/Knowledge

• · Knowledge of hospital billing procedures.
• · Familiar with medical terminology and previous computer experience preferred.
• · Ability to accurately type documents ( Required ).

Education/Training

Experience