Patient Access Acute Representative

Intermountain Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

San Jose, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient registration, scheduling, and insurance verification while providing professional customer service. The role involves collecting co-pays and maintaining accurate patient records in the electronic health system.

Qualifications

You have demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, internet, and email, along with customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. You are able to work in a fast-paced environment and possess strong interpersonal and insurance verification skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

insurance verification

Epic

customer service

Medical Billing

Payment Processing

Job Description

Job Description:

A Patient Access Registration Specialist I is responsible for providing excellent customer service and facilitating the registration and scheduling process for patients and visitors at Intermountain Health. The caregiver ensures that accurate and complete information is collected and entered into the system, verifies insurance and eligibility, collects co-pays and balances, and follows up on pending issues. The caregiver also adheres to Intermountain Health's policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.

Shifts are 12hrs; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 0630-1900

Essential Functions

  • Greet and assist patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Obtain and verify patient demographic, financial, and insurance information.
  • Register and schedule patients for appointments, tests, and procedures.
  • Collect and process co-pays, deductibles, and balances due at the time of service.
  • Provide patients with information on financial assistance, payment plans, and charity care.
  • Explain and obtain signatures on consent forms, policies, and disclosures.
  • Provide patients with directions, maps, and parking information.
  • Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and quality care.
  • Document and update patient records in the electronic health system.
  • Follow up on pending issues, such as prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications.

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Insurance Verification
  • Computer Literacy
  • Payment Processing
  • Medical Billing
  • Problem Solving

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office, internet and email required. 
  • Experience with Epic preferred.
  • Customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, is required. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

.Physical Requirements

  • Ongoing need for caregiver to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
  • Frequent interactions with customers that require caregiver to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
  • For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles

.

    Location:

    Good Samaritan Hospital

    Work City:

    Lafayette

    Work State:

    Colorado

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    36

    The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

    $19.29 - $27.45

    We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

    Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

    Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

    All positions subject to close without notice.

    Intermountain Health

    Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 5,100 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.  With more than 69,000 caregivers on a mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health, and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare. We strive to be a model health system by taking full clinical and financial accountability for the health of more people, partnering to proactively keep people well, and coordinating and providing the best possible care. At Intermountain, every caregiver helps us fulfill our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Interested in joining our team? Check out our career website and apply today at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/.
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