What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative I position at Sentara?
Part-Time, Nights, Emergency Department
As a Patient Access Representative with Sentara, you will be responsible for all aspects of the patient registration process, including: verifying the patient identity and selecting the correct patient record, reviewing schedules and physician orders to register the patient for the appropriate service, scanning important documents such as insurance cards, ID's, Living Wills, and POAs and verifying and entering the patient's demographic and insurance information in the electronic health record. During the registration process, the Patient Access Rep will explain and complete complex regulatory and compliance documents and adhere to all applicable privacy and compliance standards. They also explain and collect co-payments, deposits, and outstanding balances and perform the transactions securely. In most areas, the Patient Access Rep is the first point of contact for patients and provides the first impression of Sentara. They greet patients and families, answer questions, and ensure the patients arrive to the appropriate service area at the right time. The Patient Access Rep may also perform scheduling, pre-admission, and discharge duties and provide supervision and patient information updates to families in waiting rooms.
Up to $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates!
Education
HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure
No specific certification or licensure requirements
Experience
2 years of Customer Service and/or Data Entry
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Lieu of two years of experience
Proficiency in Keyboarding
Keywords: Customer Service, Patient Registration, Data Entry, Front Desk, Insurance, Insurance Verification, Talroo-Allied Health, Scheduling, Receptionist, Non-clinical,