Patient Access Representative

Lifepoint Health®; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health operates MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive, Iowa, seeking a Patient Access Representative to handle receptionist, registration and clerical duties for admissions. You interview patients, verify insurance, and assist with authorizations and referrals.

The role focuses on accurate data entry, patient communication and collaboration with staff to ensure smooth admissions and payment processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or 3 years of directly related experience.
• Billing or collection experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients for all pertinent account information and verify insurance coverage.
• Assist the Admission Coordinator with verifying insurance, obtaining insurance auth, coordination and communicating admissions.
• Ensure all necessary information is obtained for payment and work with Clinical Liaisons to process referrals.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtain precertification/authorization as necessary.
• Collect co-pays and other funds from patients based upon established criteria.
• Check and stock supplies as needed; serve as back-up for other areas.

Skills

Billing or collection experience

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Why join us

Fundamental To Providing Great Care Is Supporting And Rewarding Our Team. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Access Representative joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

What We're Looking For

The Patient Access Representative performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions. Interview patients for all pertinent account information and verify insurance coverage. The Patient Access Representative will also assist the Admission Coordinator with verifying insurance, obtaining insurance auth, coordination and communicating admissions, ensure all necessary information is obtained for payment and work with Clinical Liaisons to process referrals sent in.

How You'll Contribute

• Ensure that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy, assigning medical record number if appropriate.
• Distribute and explain forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members, ensures all necessary signatures are obtained for treatment.
• Meet with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
• Communicate with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
• Determine and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow-up.
• Research the patients visit history to ensure compliance with third party payer requirements, completing appropriate documentation as applicable.
• Collect co-pays and other funds from patients based upon established criteria.
• Checks and stock supplies as needed.
• Serve as back-up for other functional areas.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required or 3 years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Billing or collection experience preferred.
• Computer experience required

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:30 AM -6:00 PM

EEOC Statement

MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.