Patient Access Representative

Talentify; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and recognit

Excellent benefits

Job summary

LMH Health in Lawrence, Kansas seeks a Patient Access Representative to register patients, schedule appointments, and assist with insurance and billing functions. You will greet patients, collect co-pays, and support the Director with routine administrative tasks in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred healthcare exposure, strong data-entry skills, and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in healthcare or customer service.
• Some college with emphasis on business or healthcare is a plus.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Register patients into the clinic and handle data entry of demographics, insurance, and scheduling.
• Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous manner at check-in.
• Educate staff and physicians on scheduling processes and system use.
• Schedule appointments by phone, in person, or electronically.
• Support regulatory compliance and office operations; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college with emphasis on business or healthcare

Job description

Something special starts here.

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.

You’ll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

• Join a team that cares about the community
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.

Job Description

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Access Representative registers patients into the clinic, schedules appointments, collects and processes co-pays and past due balances, greets patients, assists with insurance and billing functions, handles telephone calls, and handles the routine administrative assistant functions with the supervision of the Director.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurate encounter registration including data entry of demographic, insurance, and scheduling for the clinic patient.
• Initially greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner as they arrive for check in for their appointment.
• Educates the staff and physicians in the process of scheduling and use of computer systems.
• Schedules patients for appointments over the phone, in person and electronically.
• Manages multiple responsibilities at a time including patient inquiries, correspondence, data entry, medical record compliance, stocks forms, and other office support functions.
• Confirm eligibility from insurance companies via websites.
• Demonstrate proficient use of computer software, telephone system and general office equipment.
• Supports organizational efforts towards regulatory mandates.
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent degree – may consider years of working experience in lieu of degree

Preferred

• One year of experience
• Some college with emphasis on business or healthcare
• Familiarity with medical terminology

Our Cultural Beliefs

• People First
• Integrity Matters
• Better Together

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.