Patient Access Representative

Southcoast Health System; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Earned Time Off

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Employee Wellbeing Program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a Patient Access Representative for the Dartmouth, MA location. The role involves checking in and out patients, scheduling visits and tests, greeting patients, and handling calls in a fast-paced clinic environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, good computer/typing skills, and strong customer service. Vaccination or approved exemption is required for employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good computer and typing skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• One year of medical office practice experience or related education preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or exempt with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Check-in and check-out patients at assigned practice(s).
• Schedule patient visits, tests and surgical procedures.
• Greet patients and answer/direct telephone calls.
• Perform clerical and administrative functions.
• May cover different offices as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Typing

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Representative

Hours: 32hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm with Wednesday 10:30am - 7:00pm

Location: Primary Care - Dartmouth, MA

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.

Position reports to the Practice Manager/Administrator or designee. Check-in and check-out patients at assigned practice(s). Perform various operational support functions including scheduling patient visits, tests and surgical procedures. Greet patients, answer and direct telephone calls. Perform various clerical and administrative functions. May cover different offices as needed or directed.

• Equal to the completion of 4 years of high school is required.
• Good computer and typing skills are required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment is required.
• One year of medical office practice experience or graduation from a medical secretary program or the equivalent is preferred.
• 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.