Patient Access Representative - KSTAT Urgent Care

Ascension Health Alliance; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system dedicated to providing exceptional care in Kansas communities for over 135 years. This role involves scheduling patients for procedures, managing clerical tasks, and ensuring smooth communication between patients and healthcare staff. As part of a large team, you will contribute to a mission that empowers associates to make a positive impact in their communities. With various benefits and a focus on career development, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to enhance lives and be part of a compassionate healthcare environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 1 year of relevant job experience required.
• Medical Reception experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients to schedule prescribed procedures.
• Perform clerical duties associated with patient registration.
• Coordinate schedules and assist with insurance pre-certification.

Skills

Patient Communication

Clerical Skills

Scheduling

Insurance Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional Licensure/Certification

Job description

Details

• Department:KSTAT Urgent Care
• Schedule: PRN - Clinic Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 6pm
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group - KSTAT Urgent Care
• Location: 930 Hayes Drive B, Manhattan, Kansas 66502

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures. Perform clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.

• Gather necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information from patient and enter into appropriate database.
• Seek appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.
• Schedule patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources.
• Coordinate and communicate schedules.
• Assist with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.
• Provide counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

• Medical Reception experience strongly preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.