Patient Access Representative II

SSM Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. In this role, you will be responsible for scheduling procedures and communicating essential information to patients and staff. Your contributions will ensure efficient use of clinical resources and enhance patient experiences. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills while being part of a compassionate team. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; 10 years of experience accepted.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and enter patient information into the database.
• Schedule procedures efficiently and coordinate communication.
• Assist with insurance pre-certification and provide patient counseling.

Skills

Patient Communication

Scheduling

Clerical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

10 years of work experience

Job description

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

WI-SSM Health BH Treffert Studio

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

Scheduled hours are:

Monday 9 – 5:30p

Tuesday 9 – 5:30p

Wednesday 9 – 5p

Thursday 12p – 8p

Friday 9 – 4p

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.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and participates in improvement plans.
• Works on special projects as needed.
• May review the work of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience

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

Department: 8455000038 BEHAV HEALTH OP ADMIN

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

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.

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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.