Patient Access Navigator

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS is seeking a dedicated Patient Access Specialist to greet and assist patients, physicians and visitors with professionalism.

You will perform general clerical duties, manage patient flow, assist with paperwork, answer calls, and help with scheduling and referrals, ensuring a smooth registration process and positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• 2 years General-Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistance preferred.
• 3 years Medical Staff Office preferred.
• Type 35 wpm; able to operate computer, copier, and other office equipment.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills; knowledge of medical terminology a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first contact for patients presenting for medical services. Greets patients and assesses accommodations; coordinates with staff to ensure continuity of care during registration.
• Implements and maintains an accurate system for gathering and distributing patient information for efficient flow.
• Gathers information and performs Quick Registration in Paragon to schedule visits and add patients to tracking boards.
• Receives, screens, and refers all incoming calls and visitors to ensure accurate department communication.
• Maintains waiting areas cleanliness and assists in maintaining a positive patient experience.
• Backups: serve as a backup Patient Access Specialist and assist with discharges or transfers as needed.

Skills

Type 35 wpm

Excellent communication

Public relations

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Paragon

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Receive and assist patients, physicians, and/or visitors in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Perform all general clerical duties related to the efficient functioning of the department including, but not limited to, monitoring patient flow in waiting areas, assisting with patient paperwork, answering the telephone, and referring calls to the appropriate areas or individuals in the department. As applicable, assist with patient prep for procedures. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first contact for patients presenting for medical services. Greets patients, visually and verbally assesses patient for any accommodations they may require, and works with other Patient Access staff and/or medical staff to ensure a continuity of patient care during the registration process. 25 %
• Implements and maintains an accurate system for gathering and distributing patient information that is necessary for the efficient and timely flow of patients through the registration process. 20 %
• As applicable, adds scheduled patients to At a Glance and/or gathers necessary information from unscheduled patients to create a scheduled visit and then adds patient to At a Glance. As applicable, gathers patient information and performs a Quick Registration in Paragon to enable patient to be added to the tracking board. 20 %
• Receives, screens, and refers all incoming phone calls and visitors to ensure that accurate and timely department communication is facilitated and that the department(s) is represented in a positive manner. 15 %
• Continually assesses patient registration waiting areas for cleanliness and maintenance. Takes proper measures or contacts appropriate personnel to clean or maintain patient waiting areas as necessary to help ensure a positive patient experience. 10 %
• Maintain skill set and competencies to serve as a backup Patient Access Specialist as staffing needs require. As applicable, assist Patient Access staff and/or medical staff with requests necessary for discharging patients or transferring patients out of the department. 10 %"

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• 2 years General-Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistance Preferred. 3 years Medical Staff Office Preferred.

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.

Preferred/Desired

• Associate's Degree Preferred.

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Type 35 wpm. Must be able to operate computer, copier, and other equipment pertinent to the position. Excellent communication and public relation skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology a plus.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired