Patient Access Representative - PRN/As Needed

Newberry Health; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newberry County Memorial Hospital in Newberry County, South Carolina, is seeking a Patient Access Representative to collect and verify demographic and financial data, verify insurance coverage, and maintain confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines. The role involves obtaining signatures on required forms, processing payments, and generating reports to support accurate patient accounting.

The position requires basic computer skills; high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant

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 and proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Database management required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify demographic and financial data; enter into the database.
• Verify insurance coverage and benefits; use online eligibility or calls to ensure up-to-date information.
• Obtain signatures and required forms; maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Receive payments and issue receipts; work toward collection goals and maintain cash logs.
• Prepare and distribute reports and patient identification items; ensure timely communication.

Skills

Customer Service

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheets

Database Management

Job description

Description

Are you looking to make a difference each day you come to work? We’re looking for you!

Description

Are you looking to make a difference each day you come to work? We’re looking for you!

Not only do you make a difference in people’s lives, but you also create value for our organization through collaboration, providing quality care and services to our community, and treating our patients and each other with care and respect.

Come join us at Newberry County Memorial Hospital (NCMH), a 90-bed, acute care, independent, not-for-profit, community hospital located in Newberry County, South Carolina. We are a Joint Commission Gold Seal approved hospital and under the guidance of a strong board, excellent leadership, and exceptional staff, Newberry Hospital has earned numerous awards.

Love where you work, love your surroundings! Newberry County, nestled approximately 30 minutes away from the Greenville, Spartanburg and Columbia urban areas, is in close proximity to the mountains and the beaches and is a progressive, largely rural area with a sense of history, a feeling of community, and the stability of deeply established roots.

We are seeking a Patient Access Representative to cover as needed (including weekends and holidays). This position will 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

• 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.