Patient Access Representative

Sentara Health; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Free parking

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Patient Access Representative to support registration and scheduling for ED and outpatient services. The role emphasizes accurate record verification, insurance data entry, and compliant handling of patient information in the EHR.

The position offers full-time shifts (day, evening, night) with extensive onboarding and opportunities for advancement within a Magnet-designated hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher education considered in lieu of experience.
• 2 years of customer service or data entry experience required.
• Proficiency in computer keyboarding; familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately by verifying identity and selecting the correct record.
• Collect and explain co-pays, deposits, and balances; enter demographics and insurance data into the EHR.
• Explain and complete regulatory documents and ensure privacy/compliance standards.
• Greet patients and families, answer questions, and direct to appropriate service areas; may assist scheduling and discharge tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Keyboarding

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's degree in lieu of experience

Job description

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring Patient Access Representatives

Full Time Day, Evening & Night shifts available in the ED and Outpatient.

The Patient Access Rep is responsible for all aspects of the patient registration process, including: verifying the patient identity and selecting the correct patient record, reviewing schedules and physician orders to register the patient for the appropriate service, scanning important documents such as insurance cards, ID’s, Living Wills, and POAs and verifying and entering the patient’s demographic and insurance information in the electronic health record. Explain and complete complex regulatory and compliance documents and adhere to all applicable privacy and compliance standards. They will explain and collect co-payments, deposits and outstanding balances, and perform transactions securely. Greet patients and families, answer questions, and ensure the patients arrive to the appropriate service area at the right time. May also perform scheduling, pre-admission and discharge duties and provide supervision and patient information updates to families in waiting rooms.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree can be considered in lieu of two years of experience

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

• Customer Service OR Data Entry - 2 years (Required)
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer keyboarding skills (Required)
• Knowledge of third party payers, ICD-9/ CPT coding and medical terminology (Preferred)
• Interpersonal skills
• Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation

Extensive training provided for entry-level candidates and opportunities for advancement provided.

Talroo - Allied Health, admitting, registration, insurance verification

.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara RMH Medical Center

, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the‑art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

• A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
• EAP – 24 x 7

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,

Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.