Patient Access Representative I, Part-Time

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a patient access role focused on smooth check-in and discharge with outstanding customer service. You will collect patient information, verify insurance, explain policies, and assist with scheduling and payments at the Francis Street location.

The position is onsite, part-time (32 hours per week), with hourly pay range of $17.71 to $25.28. Benefits are described in employee materials; standard healthcare and retirement offerings apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years admitting/scheduling/verification experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally.
• Collect and verify demographics and insurance information.
• Enter data into systems and schedule appointments.
• Explain insurance and billing policies to patients.
• Process payments and provide receipts.
• Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed.
• Address patient questions and escalate complex issues to senior staff.

Skills

Admitting scheduling

Insurance verification

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient patient check-in and discharge process by providing excellent customer service, collecting patient information, verifying insurance coverage explaining policies & procedures, and handling patient questions.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner
• Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information, as well as enter information into systems
• Schedule appointments and confirm patient information
• Explain insurance and billing policies/procedures to patients
• Process payments and provide receipts
• Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed
• Handle patietn questions, concerns and issues, while escalating any complex or difficult situations to patient access senior staff or manager

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience:

• admitting, scheduling, registration, or insurance verification experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification procedures preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasional (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade

2

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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