Patient Access Representative-PD

Catholic Health Services; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of Catholic Health Services, seeks a Patient Access Representative in Smithtown, NY. You will guide patients through registration, verify demographics and insurance, and coordinate referrals for uninsured individuals while handling co-pays and scheduling tests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred) and at least two years in an admitting or doctor's office setting. Spanish speaking is a plus and computer literacy is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in a doctor's office or Admitting Dept.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through the registration process and collect demographic and insurance information.
• Validate insurance status and determine coverage for the patient.
• Refer uninsured individuals to appropriate resources and collect required fees and co-pays.
• Schedule all tests for outpatients and pre-surgical encounters.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Medical terminology knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Health Services of Long Island, is located in Smithtown, NY on a beautiful 110-acre campus that includes a 290-bed community hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility, and a 60,000 sq. ft. medical office building. SCS is engaged with error reduction initiatives and on a journey to High Reliability. We have been recognized in superior care in stroke and sepsis patients, have also recently attained Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, and have been designated as the only Baby Friendly hospital in Suffolk County.

Job Details

Patient Access Rep Responsibilities

Participates in the team approach within Admitting to provide a comprehensive, coordinated and seamless service to patients. Assists the patient through the registration process, obtains current and accurate demographic and insurance information. Validates status of insurance and determines amount to be covered by private carrier. Makes appropriate referrals to assist the uninsured population. Collects required fees and co-pays. Verifies participation in managed care programs as well as authorization for hospital service with primary care provider. Schedules all ordered testing for outpatients and pre-surgical encounters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required. Associates degree or business school preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in a doctor's office or Admitting Dept. preferred.
• Computer literacy,good keyboard skills, proficiency in medical terminology preferred. Spanish speaking preferred.

Salary Range

Starting from USD $26.18/Hr.

The salary rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.