PRN Patient Access Representative

PRN Patient Access Clerk

A PRN Patient Access Clerk who excels in this role:

• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.

• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.

• Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.

• Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.

• Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.

• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.

• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow-up.

• Researches the patients visit history to ensure compliance with third party payer requirements, competing appropriate documentation as applicable.

• Collect co-pays and other funds from patients based upon established criteria.

• Checks supplies and stocks them as needed.

• Serves as a back-up for other functional areas.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.

• Billing or collection experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology is strongly preferred.

• Ability to per standard office equipment, including but not limited to: computer, printer, copier, fax, and calculator.