Patient Access Representative

U.S. Urology Partners; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA/FSA

Job summary

U.S. Urology Partners is seeking a Patient Access Representative to greet patients and visitors, manage check-in/out, and handle calls about appointments and inquiries. The role requires attention to chart accuracy, insurance information, and efficient EMR usage.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least one year in a medical setting, with strong communication skills and confidentiality aligned to HIPAA standards. Travel to multiple clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year of experience in a medical practice or health insurance environment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior use of EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Manages patient check-in/check-out process.
• Answers calls regarding appointment times, patient requests and general inquiries.
• Verifies patient charts for upcoming appointments and ensures required information is complete.
• Performs scanning/sorting within EMR system and updates insurance information.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About the RoleThe Patient Access Representative position is responsible for greeting and assisting patients in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner and receiving/answering incoming telephone calls in the same manner, as applicable. The Patient Access Representative is to be cross-trained in all aspects of reception to supply sufficient coverage. Certain duties may vary based on office location and department structure.What You’ll Be DoingGreets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.Effectively handles the patient check-in/checkout process.Answers calls addressing appointment times, patient requests and general inquiries within the scope of their position.Reviews patient’s chart for accuracy prior to upcoming appointment and ensures all required information is included for the physician to see the patient.Performs scanning and sorting within EMR systemVerifies and updates current insurance information with the PatientCollects Patient paymentsPerforms all other duties as assigned.What We Expect from YouHigh School DiplomaInteract professionally and positively with all patients, colleagues, managers and executive teamExhibit a high degree of maturity, integrity, loyalty, creativity, and strict confidentiality with HIPPA compliance in all daily tasks.One year of experience working in a medical practice or in a health insurance organizationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPrior use of EMR systems preferredTravel to other clinics as neededReasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day.What We are Offer YouAt U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”CompassionMake Someone’s DayCollaborationAchieve Possibilities TogetherRespectTreat people with dignityAccountabilityDo the right thingBeyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.About US Urology PartnersU.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.