Patient Access Rep-Imaging

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is hiring a Patient Access Rep-Imaging for the Fairhaven, MA radiology unit. You will handle orders transcription, appointments, and advanced registration to support accurate billing and efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include co-pay collection, maintaining work queues, and performing reception duties as part of the film library. Prior hospital or medical office experience, strong computer skills, and radiology focus are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree plus additional specialized training (film library) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Medic al Terminology Certificate desired.
• Excellent customer service, telephone skills and etiquette required.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with medical based programs.
• Experience with electronic medical record, hospital patient registration systems, business office machines, and handling cash required.
• Prior work experience in a hospital or medical office practice setting in patient access, patient accounts or customer service preferred.
• Microsoft Office desired.
• Over three years related health care experience preferred concentrating in radiology.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe orders, schedule appointments, perform advanced registration functions, and manage work lists and queues.
• Assist with co-pay collection and reception duties as part of the film library processes.
• Maintain accurate image access functions and contribute to the radiology film library.
• Support billing processes to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Computer literacy

EMR systems

Cash handling

Microsoft Office

Radiology experience

Registration systems

Education

Associates Degree

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Patient Access Rep-Imaging

Hours: Per Diem

Shift:Day shift; 7:30am - 4:00pm and 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location: Fairhaven Radiology - Fairhaven, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Manager/Office Coordinator or designee, perform all patient access duties to facilitate appropriate billing and optimal reimbursement to the organization in accordance with various external regulations. Responsible for transcribing orders, scheduling appointments, advanced registration functions, co-pay collection and maintain work lists and work queues. Perform a wide variety of reception duties including image access functions as part of the film library.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree plus additional specialized training (film library) or equivalent knowledge and experience required.
• Medical Terminology Certificate desired.
• Excellent customer service, telephone skills and etiquette required.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with medical based programs.
• Experience with electronic medical record, hospital patient registration systems, business office machines, and handling cash required.
• Prior work experience in a hospital or medical office practice setting in patient access, patient accounts or customer service preferred.
• Microsoft Office desired.
• Over three years related health care experience preferred concentrating in radiology.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $18.04 - USD $29.05 /Hr.