Patient Access Representative

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Patient Access Representative to greet and register patients, answer calls, and schedule appointments in a busy care setting.

The role requires obtaining accurate demographics, verifying insurance eligibility, and coordinating with clinical teams. It is contingent and non-benefits eligible; a high school diploma is required with healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients in a patient access area.
• Answer and route incoming calls.
• Schedule appointments and update patient records.
• Pull and file medical charts as needed.
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect demographic information.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Administrative skills

Registration experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

EPIC

MS Office

EMR systems

Job description

Overview:Contingent, non-benefits eligible roleHours and days varyJob Description Summary:The Patient Access Representative is responsible for greeting and registering patients, answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, and pulling and filing medical charts when indicated.Job Description:Essential Functions:Provides excellent customer service to patients and families by applying best practices and standard operating procedures.Interviews and registers patients in registration areas that report up through Patient Access.Obtains accurate demographic, insurance, and physician information on registrations.Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer.Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre-certification and physician referral requirements are met. Instructs customer on requirements.Assists in identifying self-pay patients and referring them to financial assistance when applicable. Instructs customer on requirements.Establishes and maintains open communication with the all departments that Patient Access interacts with and clinical staff in those areas.Assists in the shadowing/precepting of new employees.Education Requirement:High School Diploma or equivalent, required.Associate's Degree, preferred.Licensure Requirement:(not specified)Certifications:CPR certification (based on position and as determined by manager).Skills:Demonstrated computer skills required with the ability to navigate most current technology systems.Strong administrative skills.Excellent customer service and organizational skills.Experience:One year of health care experience, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Patient EquipmentCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, WalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Ability to multi-task within a stressful environment."The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"