Access Associate

Rochester Regional Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Muscatine, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Access Associate is responsible for greeting patients, managing check-in and check-out procedures, and scheduling appointments. They also handle insurance verification and the collection of patient payments.

Qualifications

You have a 2-year degree or equivalent experience in an administrative or customer-facing role. You are proficient with intermediate computer skills and possess excellent customer service abilities. Your responsibilities include greeting patients, managing administrative duties, and processing payments.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Computer skills

Billing

Insurance eligibility

Job Description

SUMMARY

As an Access Associate, you will be responsible for many administrative support duties, such as greeting patients, performing check-in and check-out procedures and processing payments. This position requires a warm and inviting disposition, as you will be the first point of contact for our patients and their families.

STATUS: Full-Time              

LOCATION: Unity Hospital       

DEPARTMENT: Admitting/ Patient Access

SCHEDULE: 3 pm -11 pm / Weekend rotation        

ATTRIBUTES

  • 2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred

  • Intermediate computer skills

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Customer Service. Manage incoming calls while providing necessary information; greeting patients providing direction as needed and scheduling patient appointments

  • Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients as defined by departmental policy; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary precertification/authorization when applicable

  • Billing & Payments. Collect and process payments when applicable

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.85 - $19.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health, headquartered in Rochester, NY, is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. We are dedicated to helping our community stay healthy and live fulfilling lives. Together, we find the best way forward to where you want to be. From western to northern New York, rest assured; we’ve got you covered. We see you. We’re with you. We’re here to uplift you—to treat people, not symptoms. To treat you well. Our experience is nation-leading, neighbor-driven, and rooted in generations of real-life care. Today, we offer comprehensive care from 500+ locations, including 8 hospitals; more than 300 primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers and ambulatory campuses; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Whatever you need, from every age, to every stage, across every service line, and every symptom... Whatever it is, we’re here for it. Learn more about Rochester Regional Health at careers.rochesterregional.org. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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