What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative position at Asante?
Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | 36 hours per week | Full-time | Monday-Friday/0800-1700
Starting Wage: $18.09-$24.88 per hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
The Patient Access Representative (PAR) provides customer-service coverage in centralized registration areas such as front office, outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department locations of Asante and assumes the responsibility for successful financial outcomes of all patient services. In this role, the Patient Access Rep is also responsible for thoroughly and accurately describing the various compliance and regulatory documents that Asante is required to present to patients – while always maintaining patient relations, customer satisfaction, and Asante’s financial solvency.
Duties
Under the general supervision of the Patient Access Supervisor, the Patient Access Rep performs imperative duties, including but not limited to:
Education
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Starting Wage: $18.09-$24.88 per hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
The Patient Access Representative (PAR) provides customer-service coverage in centralized registration areas such as front office, outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department locations of Asante and assumes the responsibility for successful financial outcomes of all patient services. In this role, the Patient Access Rep is also responsible for thoroughly and accurately describing the various compliance and regulatory documents that Asante is required to present to patients – while always maintaining patient relations, customer satisfaction, and Asante’s financial solvency.
Duties
Under the general supervision of the Patient Access Supervisor, the Patient Access Rep performs imperative duties, including but not limited to:
- Appointment scheduling
- Registration and insurance verification
- Telephone coverage and data entry
- Filing protected health information (PHI)
- Patient referrals and point-of-service collections
Education
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as required for the position is required
- Associate degree in business, healthcare, or related field is preferred
- Previous patient registration experience OR related customer service, administrative, and/or data entry experience is required
- Certified Healthcare Access Associate through the National Association of Healthcare Access Management, preferred
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
- Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
- Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
- Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
- Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Salary : $18 - $25