Patient Access Representative

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wellbridge Fort Worth, part of Lifepoint Health, Inc., is hiring a registration specialist to collect patient demographics, verify benefits, and process authorizations for outpatient and inpatient services. You will handle co-pays at the point of service and create a positive first impression for patients.

The role requires accurate data entry, professional phone manners, and strong privacy practices. You will support the department under supervision and may work different shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of customer service experience.
• 1 year of medical registration or reception experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately enters all required demographic, billing, and clinical data in the registration system.
• Distributes and explains forms and educational materials to patients and families.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as needed.
• Collects co-pays/deductibles at the point of service and informs patients about financial responsibilities.
• Provides professional communication in-person and by phone; delivers excellent customer service.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all registration activities.
• Supports department operations by participating in performance improvement and required education.
• Works alternate shifts/areas as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Privacy compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Wellbridge Fort Worth, a 48-bed behavioral health hospital, is a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region.

Why Choose Us

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
• Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance
• And much more...

Position Summary

Collects patient demographic, insurance, and financial information for outpatient services and inpatient admissions. Verifies benefits, obtains authorizations as needed, answers phone, maintains code systems and collects co-pays/deductibles at the point of service to efficiently expedite the admitting process. Provides a positive first impression of the facility. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Ensures all required demographic, billing, and clinical data are obtained and accurately entered into the registration system in a timely manner.
• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients and families.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
• Determines and accepts required payments (e.g., co-pays, deductibles) or refers to financial counseling as appropriate.
• Communicates professionally in-person and by phone; provides clear instructions and excellent customer service.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all registration activities.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.
• Works alternate shifts/areas as needed to support department operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Populations Served: Does not treat or provide clinical care to patients. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Insurance, Financial. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent keyboard data entry, sitting, audible speech and hearing; frequent reaching and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional walking, standing, squatting, pushing/pulling and lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs; rare climbing, kneeling, running, and higher-force tasks. Vision demands include near/far vision and depth perception (constant), color distinction (constant); smell and taste rarely required. Occasional exposure to biological and rare exposure to chemical hazards (e.g., dust, gases/vapors/fumes); latex exposure rare.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

1 year of customer service experience

EEOC Statement

1 year of medical registration or reception experience preferred

Wellbridge Fort Worth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Wellbridge Fort Worth / Lifepoint Health

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.

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.