Patient Access Representative - Children's Pavilion

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Patient Access Representative to deliver courteous patient service across all ages, families, visitors and staff. You will manage reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.

The role requires verifying insurance eligibility, entering data into systems, collecting co-pays, and assisting with financial counseling and clearance when needed. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet navigation.
• Previous experience with computers and customer service in a healthcare setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred).

Responsabilités

• Handle reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and procedures.
• Verify patient information, insurance eligibility and collect co-pays as applicable.
• Provide supervision of clerical activities and coordinate department materials.
• Assist with financial counseling and financial clearance as needed.
• Support clinical staff and maintain courteous, respectful interactions.

Connaissances

Typing 40 wpm

Microsoft Office

Internet navigation

Customer service

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor’s in related field (preferred)

Outils

EMR/Electronic billing systems

Registration systems

Description du poste

The Patient Access Representative provides quality customer service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians and co-workers, ensuring that everyone will be treated courteously, quickly and with respect. This position establishes and maintains an environmental control plan, coordinates materials management for the department, assists in monitoring clinic activities and provides supervision of clerical activities.

The Patient Access Representative handles all business functions in an assigned area to include reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures. This position also secures the appropriate patient information; ensures that registration data is correct and accurate; validates insurance eligibility, enters information into appropriate systems and collects co-pay (if applicable), and assists with financial counseling and financial clearance, as necessary.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED

• Previous experience with computers, Microsoft Office software and navigating the Internet.
• Previous experience keyboarding with the ability to type 40 words per minute.

Experience PREFERRED

• Work experience with medical insurance, HMO, managed care, electronic medical billing/order entry/registration systems, and appointment scheduling.
• Previous work experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology.

Education/training REQUIRED

• High school graduate or GED

Education/training PREFERRED

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field from an accredited program.

Independent Action(s) Required

• Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision: being self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities.
• Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedures that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the clinical coordinator or designee promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue.
• Performs daily activities with minimal supervision.
• Notifies supervisor of issues involving violation of VCUHS policies or procedures.
• Functions in a self-directed manner to accomplishments of routine activities.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional Position Requirements

• Depending on assignment, may be required to work off-shifts and/or weekend and holidays.
• Incumbents may be considered essential depending on departmental assignment.
• Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)

• Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range: $16.75 - $24.12

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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