Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) (H) Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is hiring a Patient Access Representative 1 in Miami, Florida. This on-site role registers patients for clinical services, verifies insurance, and collects payments.

You will explain consent and HIPAA, obtain signatures, and coordinate appointments to ensure smooth patient flow. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong communication and technical skills for efficient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for clinical services and verify insurance benefits.
• Explain Consent for Treatment, Financial Liability, and HIPAA to patients and obtain signed forms.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and manage cancellations or edits; record no-shows accurately.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Patient Access Representative 1 in Miami, Florida. The Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, and collecting payments.**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** 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** Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or licenseExperience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** - Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. - Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. - Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. - Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.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.