Patient Access Representative - Patient Access Main Campus

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Representative for the Main Campus in Columbus, OH. The role involves greeting and registering patients, answering calls, scheduling appointments, and filing medical charts as needed.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred associate degree and health care experience. CPR may be required depending on position; computer and administrative skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• One year of health care experience preferred.
• CPR certification may be required depending on position.

Responsibilities

• Greets and registers patients in admission areas.
• Answers telephone calls and directs inquiries.
• Schedules appointments and handles basic clerical tasks.
• Pulls and files medical charts as indicated.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Patient Access Representative - Patient Access Main Campus page is loaded## Patient Access Representative - Patient Access Main Campuslocations: Main Campus, Columbus, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-28261**Overview:**Monday-Friday 630a-3p in AdmittingFirst two weeks: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30 pm for training**Job Description Summary:**The Patient Access Representative is responsible for greeting and registering patients, answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, and pulling and filing medical charts when indicated.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Provides excellent customer service to patients and families by applying best practices and standard operating procedures.* Interviews and registers patients in registration areas that report up through Patient Access.* Obtains accurate demographic, insurance, and physician information on registrations.* Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer.* Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre-certification and physician referral requirements are met. Instructs customer on requirements.* Assists in identifying self-pay patients and referring them to financial assistance when applicable. Instructs customer on requirements.* Establishes and maintains open communication with the all departments that Patient Access interacts with and clinical staff in those areas.* Assists in the shadowing/precepting of new employees.**Education Requirement:*** High School Diploma or equivalent, required.* Associate's Degree, preferred.**Licensure Requirement:**(not specified)**Certifications:**CPR certification (based on position and as determined by manager).**Skills:*** Demonstrated computer skills required with the ability to navigate most current technology systems.* Strong administrative skills.* Excellent customer service and organizational skills.**Experience:**One year of health care experience, preferred.**Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) \\*additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Patient EquipmentCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking**Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:**Ability to multi-task within a stressful environment.\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"## The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, ***Where Passion Meets Purpose***.#### Here,***Diversity, Equity and Inclusion*** are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.#### We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takesa***Collaborative Culture***to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.#### Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's ***More Than a Job***. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.#### Nationwide Children's Hospital. ***A Place to Be Proud***.