About the Role
The Patient Access Representative validates and registers all patients' demographic, medical and financial information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, adhering to departmental standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and staff across diverse backgrounds, maintaining patient confidentiality and excellent customer service.
- Collect and verify patient demographic, insurance, and pre-certification information accurately during registration and pre-registration processes.
- Coordinate patient flow by collaborating with departments such as scheduling, bed control, and nursing units to ensure efficient routing.
- Explain hospital policies, consent forms, and insurance requirements, addressing patient or family concerns appropriately.
- Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude, contributing to a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Resolve challenges with diplomacy, offer constructive feedback for process improvement, and embrace changes that enhance service delivery.
- Prioritize tasks, manage high volumes of registrations, and maintain accuracy and timeliness in all assigned duties.
- Perform technical tasks including assigning rooms, transporting patients, preparing charts, photocopying insurance cards, and ensuring proper documentation and signatures.
- Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and keep supervisors informed of any concerns or issues.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
- Working knowledge of ICD and CPT coding is preferred.
- Experience in patient registration is preferred.
- Experience in an insurance or medical office setting is preferred.
Location
- United States of America
