Patient Access Rep

Phoenix Children's; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's in Avondale is seeking a Patient Access Rep for the Emergency Department registration. This PRN role supports scheduling and patient intake with flexibility across shifts, including weekends and holidays.

You will collect co-pays, verify demographics, and act as the primary liaison for patients receiving services. Ideal candidates are dependable, customer-service oriented, and comfortable navigating insurance information and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Arrives patients who present for professional and hospital services and collects co-pay and deductible amounts.
• Accurately documents information in the appropriate fields and/or account notes; maintains accuracy when entering demographic and insurance information.
• Courteously answers the telephone and addresses questions in a timely manner.
• Identifies and refers uninsured/underinsured patients to the Financial Counselor.
• Inquires patient account systems to identify any prior unpaid liability.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, guarantors, insurance companies, government entities, clinical staff, coworkers and management.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and monitors daily work to ensure timely and complete registration.
• Participates in unit/hospital educational programs to maintain skills and competency.
• Performs registration in HIS system, verifies insurance coverage, obtains authorization for patients not pre-registered.

Job description

Patient Access Rep

Department: PCH-SW | ED Registration
Location: Avondale
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, 6:30am-7pm
Category: Patient Access
Posting #: 1060381
Employee Type: PRN

Position Summary

Posting Note: Looking for flexibility with purpose? Join our Emergency Department Patient Access Rep team in this PRN (as-needed) role!
Work a minimum of 2 shifts per week, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays — while still enjoying the flexibility to help create a schedule that works for you.
If you’re dependable, customer-service driven, and ready to make a difference for children and families, we’d love to have you on our team as we continue our mission of advancing hope, healing, and the best healthcare for kids!

The Patient Access Representative performs efficient and orderly registration of all patients. Acts as primary liaison for patients receiving professional and hospital services at Phoenix Children's. Prepares admission forms, obtains necessary documentation and signatures, and confirms demographic information when the patient and/or guarantor present for services. Collects co-pay and deductible amounts at time of service. Some travel from site to site may be necessary based on business needs of the department.

Position Duties

• Arrives patients who present for professional and hospital services that have been pre-registered and collect co-pay and deductible amounts. Obtains all necessary signatures from the Guarantor at the time of registration or arrival.
• Accurately documents all information in the appropriate fields and/or account notes. Maintains accuracy when entering demographic and insurance information in the system.
• Courteously answers the telephone and answers all questions in a timely manner.
• Identifies and refers uninsured and underinsured patients to the Financial Counselor.
• Inquires patient account system(s) to identify any previous unpaid liability in AMPFM/Misys.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients/guarantors, insurance companies, government entities, clinical personnel, co-workers and management to promote teamwork, cooperation and a positive public image for Phoenix Children's.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and monitors daily work activity to ensure that complete, accurate, and compliant registration has been performed in a timely manner.
• Participates in a variety of unit and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels.
• Performs registration in appropriate HIS system, verifies insurance coverage, obtains authorization for patients who present for professional and hospital services and have not been pre-registered.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable