Patient Access Center Representative

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Terros Health seeks a Full-Time Patient Access Center Representative at our Central Avenue location in Phoenix, AZ. You will handle scheduling, patient inquiries, pre-registration, insurance verifications, and clear communication with back-office staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a high-volume call center or medical setting, are bilingual in Spanish a plus, and are proficient with NextGen EHR and Microsoft Office. No weekends; 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of call center or medical setting experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and billing helpful.
• Spanish language skills considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Perform patient pre-registration and insurance verifications.
• Capture and document clinical, financial and administrative data accurately.
• Coordinate with back-office staff to ensure timely service delivery.

Skills

Call center experience

Spanish language

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NextGen EHR

Cisco telecommunication system

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Full-Time Patient Access Center Representative working at our Central Avenue location in Phoenix, AZ. Reporting to the Patient Access Center Supervisor, the ideal individual is flexible, compassionate and professional.The Customer Support Agent performs comprehensive scheduling in the call center to best meet the needs of consumers; provides excellent customer service; answers patient questions during initial engagement; facilitates expeditious appointments removing barriers when necessary; ensures all clinical, financial and/or insurance and administrative information has been accurately obtained and completed; finishes all pre-enrollment duties including patient registration, insurance verifications and effective presentation of information; completes reporting requests and other reporting duties as requested. If you enjoy working with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives this may be just the opportunity you’ve been seeking.Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALINGTerros Health is hiring a Call Center Full-Time Patient Access Center Representative for our Central Avenue location in Phoenix, AZ.Full-Time, Employed - 40 hours/weekLocation: Central Ave and Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZMonday-Friday, between 8:00 am-6:00 pm (schedules may vary)No Weekends or On-call requiredAt least 2 years of call center experience preferredBilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)Duties Include:Answer Internal/External inquiries related to scheduling patients for Terros Services in a time efficient manner.Ensures pertinent clinical, financial and/or insurance and administrative information has been accurately obtained and documented.Responsible for triage and ensuring all requests for services are completed in a timely manner.Perform patient pre-registration including accessing and updating patient information.Complete all pre-enrollment duties including patient registration, insurance verifications and effective presentation of information; completes reporting requests and other reporting duties as requested.Perform data entry and appointment confirmation.Maintain effective communication with back-office staff and providers in all of the health centers as needed.Apply with your resume at wwwterroshealth.orgBenefits & WellnessWe invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionallyMultiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their familiesMultiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverageVision insuranceGroup life and disability insurancePet insurance401(k) plan with company matchInterest-free medical line of creditFinancial education, planning, and support resourcesMonetary company contribution toward eligible benefitsBilingual pay differentialGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first yearPaid Sick Time10 paid holidays annuallyComprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family membersTrip Reduction ProgramOngoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:ScholarshipsClinical supervisionContinuing Education Units (CEUs)Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on:Gym membershipsCar rentalsFlights, hotels, movie tickets, and moreMinimum High school or GED equivalent is required.At least two (2) years of prior customer service in a high-volume call center or medical setting required. Minimum of one (1) year healthcare triage experience preferred.Knowledge in call center production metrics and management.Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance experience Is necessary.Well-developed critical thinking and analytical abilities, and time management, organizational, conflict resolution and judgement skillsUnderstanding of medical terminology and billing. Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite including Outlook.NextGen electronic health record software and Cisco telecommunication system experience a plus; Microsoft proficiency with a focus on spreadsheet creation preferred.This role is a non-driving position. This position is performed at one location and does not require travel to various Terros Health centers. May be 18 years of age and with less than two years’ driving experience or no driving experience.Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening.Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.