Patient Access Representative

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Colorado Springs is seeking a Patient Access Representative to support the patient experience by organizing workflows, managing registrations, and delivering courteous service.

You will interview patients for demographics and financial information, verify benefits, explain costs, collect patient portions, and mentor new associates while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in all records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Preferred: experience in a healthcare office, familiarity with medical terminology, ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Register patients consistently with accurate demographic and financial data.
• Verify insurance eligibility and explain financial requirements to patients.
• Collect patient portions prior to or at time of service.
• Obtain signatures and scan documents into electronic patient records.
• Maintain accuracy rate within department guidelines.
• Protect patient information and confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Access Representative, you will act as a key contributor to the overall patient experience by leveraging your talent for organization, operations, and exceptional customer service.

Every day you will create a positive impression for patients, family, and visitors while pre-admitting, admitting, and registering. You will interview patients for demographic and financial information, verify insurance benefits, explain financial requirements, collect patient portions, and serve as a mentor to new associates.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational and customer service skills, meticulous attention to detail in information gathering and financial processes, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information while contributing to a positive patient journey.

• Consistently performs the registration process through timely, accurate, and courteous completion of patient clinical and financial data.
• Utilizes technology to verify and document insurance eligibility of patients accurately, efficiently, and timely according to established standards.
• Collects patient portion from patients prior to or at time of service (following MSE).
• Obtain signatures, verify accuracy of information, and scan documents into electronic patient record as applicable.
• Maintains an accuracy rate within the departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates the importance of quality and integrity of capturing patient information with regards to patient confidentiality.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Preferred

• Office experience in a healthcare environment, medical terminology, ability to multitask and prioritizingskills.

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy‑to‑access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.