What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE - FULL TIME (DAYS) position at KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER?
Patient Access Representative
Full Time—72 hours per pay period
Daytime float w/ varying shifts including weekends and holidays
Kossuth Regional Health Center is seeking a Patient Access Representative to join our team. This front-line role is responsible for welcoming patients, registering them accurately, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and supporting clinic operations. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
What You’ll Do:
· Performs admitting functions for all patients entering the organization, including gathering patient demographic information and Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance information
· Greets patients and public as they enter and directs them to the appropriate department
· Communicates with all departments to facilitate patient care, patient flow, and special needs
· Operates central switchboard and directs telephone calls, paging, and taking messages appropriately
· Provide clerical support for projects and assignments