Patient Access Rep-Imaging

SouthCoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan with company add.

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

Professional growth opportunities and彩

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Patient Access Rep-Imaging in New Bedford, MA. The role supports transcribing orders, scheduling, advanced registration, co-pay collection, and image access within the film library.

Hours are 24 to 32 per week with a day shift; location at St. Luke's Hospital. The hospital emphasizes well-being, competitive benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree plus additional specialized training (film library) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Medical Terminology Certificate desired.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with medical based programs.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe orders, schedule 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.
• Support patient access duties to facilitate billing and reimbursement in accordance with external regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Etiquette

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Office

EMR experience

Image access functions

Education

Associates Degree + film library training

Medical Terminology Certificate

Tools

EMR system

Hospital registration systems

Cash handling

Job description

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: 24 flex 32hrs

Shift:Day shift; hours vary

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA; Needs to be able to work at Dartmourth Breast Center Certain hours

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.

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.

• 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.