Patient Access I

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (NH); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking an attentive Patient Access Specialist to ensure smooth check-in and discharge, verify insurance, collect patient information, and explain policies. The role requires strong communication and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

The hybrid work location supports daily patient access operations with a 40-hour weekly shift; high school diploma required, 1-2 years exp in admitting, scheduling, or insurance verification preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally and verify demographic and insurance information.
• Enter data into systems and schedule appointments.
• Explain insurance and billing policies to patients.
• Process payments and provide receipts.
• Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed.
• Escalate complex issues to patient access senior staff or manager.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

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

Qualifications 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Hybrid Work Location 121 Broadway Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly Grade 2

Benefits

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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