Patient Access Representative (Outpatient Clinic)

Newberry Health; Newberry (SC); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newberry Health in Newberry, SC, seeks a full-time Outpatient Clinic Patient Access Representative to join our community-focused team. You will schedule appointments, collect and verify demographic and financial data, and ensure accurate entry into our system.

You will verify insurance coverage via online eligibility or calls, obtain required signatures, receive payments, and help maintain confidentiality under HIPAA while supporting timely communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in Admissions, Billing, Collections, Insurance, and/or Customer Service strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills, knowledge of office equipment, and proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Database management required.

Responsabilités

• Schedule appointments for outpatients and maintain accurate appointment records.
• Collect and verify demographic and financial data for patients entering the system.
• Verify insurance coverage and benefits via online eligibility or telephone inquiries.
• Obtain signatures and required forms, maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.
• Receive payments, issue receipts, and assist with collection goals and cash logs.
• Prepare and distribute reports and patient identification items as required, ensuring timely communication.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

Office equipment knowledge

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive, community-focused environment?

Newberry Health is seeking a full-time Patient Access Representative (Outpatient Clinic) to join our exceptional team.

Located in beautiful Newberry County, SC, Newberry Health is a 90-bed, acute care, independent, not-for-profit hospital recognized with the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. We are proud of our strong leadership, dedicated staff, and commitment to providing high-quality care for our patients.

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Clinic Patient Access Representative will schedule appointments, collect and verify demographic and financial data, ensuring accurate information is entered into our database; verify insurance coverage and benefits, utilizing online eligibility or telephone inquiries to ensure the most up-to-date information; obtain necessary signatures and information on required forms and documents, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA guidelines; receive payments and issue receipts, actively working towards collection goals and maintaining cash funds/verification logs; prepare and distribute reports, documents, and patient identification items as required, ensuring timely and accurate communication.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience in Admissions, Billing, Collections, Insurance, and/or Customer Service strongly preferred
• Basic computer skills, knowledge of office equipment, and proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Database management required

Newberry County Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.