Patient Access Representative - 30 hours per week

Bristol Hospital Group; Bristol (CT); Presencial; USD 24 000 - 37 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

403(b) retirement plan with company匹?t

Company-paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Resumo da oferta

Bristol Health is seeking a part-time Patient Access Representative at the Bristol Hospital Main Campus in Bristol, CT. The role focuses on efficient patient registration, collecting copays, verifying insurance, and coordinating with clinical staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes. A calm, patient-focused approach is essential in a busy hospital setting.

Qualificações

• High school graduate; knowledge of medical terminology and insurance preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of registration's impact on the revenue cycle.
• Familiarity with online computer systems and applications.

Responsabilidades

• Accurately documents information in patient records and demographics.
• Registers patients and collects copay and deductible amounts.
• Answers phone courteously and addresses inquiries promptly.
• Identifies uninsured or under-insured patients and refers to Financial Counselor.
• Maintains positive relations with patients, clinical staff, and management.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as needed.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and multitask.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Data entry / PC literacy

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details: Job Location: BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus - Bristol, CT 06010, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.48 - $26.95 Hourly, At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families. Eligible team members have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO) and paid leave, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching, company-paid life insurance, and an array of additional perks including employee assistance and wellness programs. (Exact eligibility and coverage details vary by role and employment status.)

The Patient Access Representative performs efficient and orderly registration of all patients. Acts as primary liaison for patients receiving services at Bristol Hospital. Prepares admission forms, obtains necessary documentation and signatures, and confirms demographic information. Collects copay and deductible amounts at time of service. Verifies insurance and provider information. Assists medical and nursing staff in appropriate patient placement. This roles does require floating to other areas as needed by the business.

Essential job functions and responsibilities:

• Accurately documents all information in the appropriate fields and/or account notes. Maintains accuracy when entering demographic and insurance information in the system.
• Registers patients who present for hospital services and collect copay and deductible amounts. Obtains all necessary signatures at the time of registration or arrival.
• Courteously answers the telephone and answers all questions in a timely manner.
• Identifies and refers uninsured and under-insured patients to the Financial Counselor or similar appropriate representative as necessary.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients/families, clinical personnel, co-workers and management to promote teamwork, cooperation and a positive public image.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and tactfully handle sensitive issues; ability to present a calm, professional manner and to manage a wide range of patient conditions; ability to multitask; ability to maintain a sense of order in a busy and noisy environment; ability to provide good internal and external customer relations.

Qualifications: Education / minimum requirements:

• High school graduate. Some knowledge of medical terminology, pre-admission, and insurance preferred. Requires good communication skills, both written and verbal. Understands the impact of patient registration on the financial revenue cycle. Requires knowledge of on-line computer systems and applications.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

None.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

• General orientation at time of hire.
• Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually.
• Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Special Requirements:

• Superior customer service, telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, as well as typing and data entry skills.
• PC literacy preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional sitting with extended bending, reaching, stooping, and walking/standing.
• Prolonged eye and hand use while operating computers.
• Occasional lifting, up to and in excess of fifty pounds.
• Ability to occasionally operate wheelchair and stretcher with patients.
• Occasionally assist in lifting/moving patients on and off stretchers, chairs, etc.
• Occasionally may have to assist in discharge of patients.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Excellent clerical skills, good written and oral communication skills, literate in English.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to follow written and verbal directions with multiple steps.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.