Patient Access Representative

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB St. Vincent's in Birmingham is hiring for a front desk/registration coordinator within the Southview Department. The role requires scheduling patient procedures, obtaining demographics and insurance details, and entering information into the clinic database.

The position supports clinical operations, coordinating schedules, and assisting with pre-certification/authorization processes. High school diploma or equivalent plus relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures.
• Gather necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information from patient and enter into appropriate database.
• Schedule patient procedures in a manner that best utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources.
• Assist with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.
• Provide counseling to patient or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.

Skills

Communication

Clerical skills

Data entry

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Position Overview

Department: Southview

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30AM - 4:30PM

Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Now a proud part of UAB Medicine, Southview Medical Group is a long-standing, multi-specialty physician practice with a history of caring for Birmingham-area patients for more than a century at our facilities located at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham and UAB Medicine St. Vincent's One Nineteen. Our physicians provide a broad range of primary and specialty care services focused on long-term health and wellness. Join our team that includes more than 30 providers - spanning internal medicine, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology and gastroenterology - as we care for more than 51,000 unique patients every year over more than 130,000 annual patient visits.

What You Will Do

Communicate with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures. Perform clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.

Gather necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seek appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.

Schedule patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinate and communicate schedules.

Assist with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.

Provide counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.

What You Will Need

Education:

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent's

UAB St. Vincent's, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent's name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama's best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.