Patient Access Rep, FT

LifePoint Health; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading medical center providing high-quality patient care. As a Patient Access Representative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth patient admissions and managing critical information. Your contributions will help maintain our reputation for excellence, as recognized by numerous accolades. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your skills in critical thinking and communication will shine. Embrace the chance to make a difference in patients' lives while enjoying a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Skills in critical thinking and decisive judgment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate entry of demographic and clinical information.
• Communicate with patients and caregivers about admissions and processes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work independently

Capacity to handle stressful environments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Patient Access Rep, FT (7435-2614)

$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for a Twelve (12) month commitment

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care, recognized for excellence. Recently, we earned numerous accolades, including an 'A' Leapfrog grade, Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, a Top Hospital in NM by Newsweek, and honors for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We take pride in our work and patient care, and invite you to join our organization.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring all demographic, billing, and clinical information is accurately entered into the registration system in a timely manner.
2. Distributing and explaining forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or their families.
3. Meeting with patients or their caregivers before or after admission to exchange necessary information, explain processes, and address concerns.
4. Communicating with physicians' offices, nursing staff, and other personnel regarding admissions to exchange information and determine placement.
5. Verifying insurance benefits, obtaining precertification/authorization, and managing payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or referring to financial counselors.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Required Skills:

Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and capacity to handle stressful environments appropriately.

Job Details

• Primary Location: Los Alamos Medical Center
• Schedule: Full-time, day shift, 7-10 hours per shift, weekdays only