Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) - Deerfield Beach, FL

University of Miami; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System seeks an on-site Patient Access Representative 1 at our Deerfield location. You will register patients, verify insurance, collect payments, and gather required documents to ensure smooth clinical access.

Responsibilities include explaining consent forms, HIPAA, scheduling follow-ups, handling inquiries, and maintaining accurate records while upholding confidentiality and system policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• General knowledge of office procedures and data entry accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients for clinical services by obtaining information and verifying insurance.
• Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver’s license, and referrals.
• Explains Consent for Treatment, Financial Liability, and HIPAA and obtains signatures.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and records no-shows accurately.
• Answers telephone calls and responds to questions or transfers as appropriate.
• Adheres to policies and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Clinical Access has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Access Representative 1 to work at our Deerfield location.Core Job Summary:The Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, and collecting payments.Core Responsibilities:Performs full registration and ensures that insurance is verified, and all patients’ information is correct.Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver’s license, and any applicable referrals.Explains Consent for Treatment, Financial Liability, and HIPAA to patients and obtains signed forms.Instructs patients to complete any questionnaires that might be required by physician.Schedules follow-up, cancels, and edits appointments, and records no-show patients accurately.Reconciles all vouchers and delivers them to designated area.Answers telephone calls and responds to questions and inquiries or transfers when appropriate.Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.Core Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentMinimum 1 year of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:General knowledge of office procedures and operations.Skill in data entry with minimal errors.Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff