Patient Access Representative II

Sutter Health; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a patient registration representative. In this pivotal role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a smooth and welcoming registration process. Your expertise in patient access and financial counseling will enhance the overall patient experience, while your strong communication skills will help you navigate various patient interactions effectively. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service and have a knack for detail-oriented tasks, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in healthcare or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for patients during registration.
• Ensure accurate financial clearance and enhance patient experience.

Skills

Patient access knowledge

Financial counseling

Insurance and medical terminology

Time management

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Decision making

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Patient registration systems

Document imaging

Payment posting systems

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Serves as the face to face point of contact for patients. This job is intended for use by positions employed by a hospital. Obtains all necessary information to register and financially clear patients. Greets patients/family members and obtains and/or verifies relevant information in the process of registering financially clearing patients for service delivery. Enhances the patient experience throughout all patient interactions by serving as the customer service point of contact at the point of service by demonstrating knowledge of Sutter's Health system and service offerings.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• General knowledge of patient access, financial counseling, functions in acute, and non-acute settings.
• Working knowledge and understanding of insurance and medical terminology.
• Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and Consent Laws knowledge.
• Time management skills and the ability to manage frequent in-person patient contacts while effective maintaining and documenting data in the patient registration systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multiple computer systems, such as patient registration/accounting systems, telephone consoles, document imaging, scanning, payment posting, proprietary payer websites and data quality monitoring, both accurately and efficiently.
• Possess verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
• Accuracy and attentiveness to detail.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in diverse environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed targeted customer service, productivity and quality standards.
• Computer proficiency skills.
• Requires the ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Varied

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $27.16 to $33.94 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.