What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative - Full Time - 1.0 position at Shriners Children's?
The Patient Access Representative is the first person that our patients and caregivers will have the opportunity to interact. This position provides support to our patients as they are experiencing a life changing event. The support is accomplished by working with the caregiver to schedule appointments, perform pre-registration and registration of new and existing patients, and providing patients with information regarding access to additional external financial resources. In this position, you will have the opportunity to support our patients with issues dealing with scheduling and questions for the provider(s). In addition, you will maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory agencies by obtaining various consents.
This position is part time, days will vary, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $29.65/hour. Compensation is based on years of experience and departmental equity.
- Answer incoming calls into the main operator line of the facility
- Greets and directs patients/families presenting for appointments and treatment
- Accurately enters and updates patient information into the computer system
- Enters and updates patient's insurance information
- Performs check-in of patients who arrive for scheduled appointments or admissions
- Prepares and secures signatures on required treatment and billing authorization forms
- Scans necessary documents into the EHR system
- Verifies insurance coverage for all patients receiving services
Hours of this position are 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Education
High School diploma required
Experience
Bilingual required
3 years of experience in patient access, scheduling, registration, or customer service in a healthcare environment required
Salary : $21 - $30