Ambulatory Patient Access Representative-2

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children in Columbus, OH is seeking a Patient Registration Clerk to greet patients, register them, answer calls, schedule appointments, and pull and file medical charts as needed.

You will verify demographics and insurance information, confirm eligibility, communicate requirements, and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient access. Training and teamwork are key components of this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• CPR certification (based on position and as determined by manager).

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients in registration areas.
• Answer telephone calls, schedule appointments, and pull/file medical charts as indicated.
• Verify demographics and insurance information; ensure patient eligibility and insurance requirements are met.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and other departments to ensure smooth patient access and communication.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Administrative skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Overview:Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pmJob Description Summary:Greets and registers patients. Answers telephone calls, schedules appointments, and pulls and files medical charts when indicated.Job Description:Essential Functions:Provides excellent customer service to patients and families by applying best practices and standard operating procedures.Interviews and registers patients in registration areas that report up through Patient Access.Obtains accurate demographic, insurance, and physician information on registrations.Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer.Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre-certification and physician referral requirements are met. Instructs customer on requirements.Assists in identifying self-pay patients and referring them to financial assistance when applicable. Instructs customer on requirements.Establishes and maintains open communication with the all departments that Patient Access interacts with and clinical staff in those areas.Assists in the shadowing/precepting of new employees.Education Requirement:High School Diploma or equivalent, required.Associate’s Degree, preferred.Licensure Requirement:(not specified)Certifications:CPR certification (based on position and as determined by manager).Skills:Demonstrated computer skills with the ability to navigate most current technology systems.Strong administrative skills.Experience:One year of health care experience, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Patient EquipmentCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, WalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Able to multi-task within in a stressful environment."The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"