Patient Access Representative - Full Time

Lifepoint Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

El Paso, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Collects patient demographic, insurance, and financial information for inpatient and outpatient services. Verifies benefits, obtains authorizations, and collects co-pays to expedite the admitting process.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of customer service experience. Experience in medical registration or reception is preferred, and you should be proficient in collecting patient demographic and insurance information, verifying benefits, and processing payments while providing excellent customer service.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical registration

Patient demographic information

Insurance verification

Authorization process

Payment processing

Customer service

HIPAA

Job Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East a rehabilitation hospital, is a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region.

Where We Are:

Welcome to Texas, come join a team in the South that offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural life, and historical interest. With numerous outdoor activities, art galleries, local shops, and diverse cuisine.

Why Choose Us:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

  • Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company

  • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

  • Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates

  • Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

  • And much more...

Position Summary:

Collects patient demographic, insurance, and financial information for outpatient services and inpatient admissions. Verifies benefits, obtains authorizations as needed, answers phone, maintains code systems and collects co-pays/deductibles at the point of service to efficiently expedite the admitting process. Provides a positive first impression of the facility. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. 

Essential Functions

  • Ensures all required demographic, billing, and clinical data are obtained and accurately entered into the registration system in a timely manner.

  • Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients and families.

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

  • Determines and accepts required payments (e.g., co-pays, deductibles) or refers to financial counseling as appropriate.

  • Communicates professionally in-person and by phone; provides clear instructions and excellent customer service.

  • Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all registration activities.

  • Participates in performance improvement and required education.

  • Works alternate shifts/areas as needed to support department operations.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Populations Served: Does not treat or provide clinical care to patients. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Insurance, Financial. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent keyboard data entry, sitting, audible speech and hearing; frequent reaching and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional walking, standing, squatting, pushing/pulling and lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs; rare climbing, kneeling, running, and higher-force tasks. Vision demands include near/far vision and depth perception (constant), color distinction (constant); smell and taste rarely required. Occasional exposure to biological and rare exposure to chemical hazards (e.g., dust, gases/vapors/fumes); latex exposure rare.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

1 year of customer service experience

1 year of medical registration or reception experience preferred

EEOC Statement:

The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is a system of hospitals located across Middle Tennessee with a vision of transforming healthcare by improving health outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and improving access and convenience. Visit one of our critical access hospitals in your community offering an extensive range of in-patient, outpatient and emergency services for adults and children. Highpoint Health – Sumner 555 Hartsville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 Highpoint Health – Riverview 158 Hospital Dr. Carthage, TN 37030 Highpoint Health – Trousdale 500 Church Street Hartsville, TN 37074
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