Patient Access - ED Full Time Day Shift

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH, seeks a Patient Access Associate to ensure smooth check-in/out, collect patient data, verify insurance, and explain policies. Day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm.

Onsite position located at 789 Central Avenue with a 40-hour workweek. Responsibilities include greeting patients, entering demographic and insurance data, scheduling, and handling questions while maintaining accuracy and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Collect and verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Explain policies and procedures to patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information, as well as enter information into systems.
• Schedule appointments and confirm patient information.
• Explain insurance and billing policies/procedures to patients.
• Process payments and provide receipts.
• Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed.
• Handle patient questions, concerns and issues, escalating complex cases to senior staff or manager.

Skills

Patient interaction

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient patient check-in and discharge process by providing excellent customer service, collecting patient information, verifying insurance coverage explaining policies & procedures, and handling patient questions.

Mon-Fri day shift. 7a-330p

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Qualifications

Full Time Day Shift, Emergency Department

Essential Functions

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner
• Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information, as well as enter information into systems
• Schedule appointments and confirm patient information
• Explain insurance and billing policies/procedures to patients
• Process payments and provide receipts
• Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed
• Handle patient questions, concerns and issues, while escalating any complex or difficult situations to patient access senior staff or manager

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

admitting, scheduling, registration, or insurance verification experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification procedures preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade

2

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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