Patient Access Representative (40 hours)

SSM Health; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Patient Access Representative, where your role is crucial in coordinating patient schedules and gathering essential information for procedures. This position not only offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care but also provides a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth communication between patients and healthcare staff, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about helping others. If you're looking for a fulfilling role in a dynamic healthcare setting, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Responsible for scheduling patients and gathering necessary information.
• Assists with insurance pre-certification and provides patient counseling.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and enters patient information into the database.
• Schedules patient procedures efficiently and communicates schedules.
• Performs clerical duties related to patient registration.

Skills

Patient Communication

Data Entry

Scheduling

Insurance Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

10 years of work experience

Job description

Patient Access Representative (40 hours)

Join to apply for the Patient Access Representative (40 hours) role at SSM Health

Patient Access Representative (40 hours)

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Patient Access Representative (40 hours) role at SSM Health

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Responsible for communicating with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures and gather the necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information for the procedure.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Gathers information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seeks appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.
• Schedules patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinates and communicates schedules.
• Assists with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.
• Provides counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.
• Performs clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
  
  

Experience

• No experience required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.
  
  

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None
  
  

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
  
  

Explore All Benefits

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SSM Health by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Patient Access Representative” roles.

General Interest: Administrative & Office Support Roles

General Interest: Administrative & Office Support Roles

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.