Patient Access Representative | Sanford Medical Center | 40 Hrs/Wk

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Access Representative in Fargo, ND. This role focuses on delivering exceptional service as the first point of contact for patients, managing aspects of registration, scheduling, and assisting in financial responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and experience in a medical environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• One year of work experience, preferably in a medical office.
• Customer service skills essential.
• BLS certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify demographics.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments.
• Collect co-payments and assist with financial arrangements.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $16.25 - $23.00

Department Details

Schedule: Every Mon 9:30a-4:30p, every Tue 8a-5p, every Wed/Thu 9:30a-6:30p, and every other Sat/Sun 8:30a-5p. Includes 3 holidays per year (Rotating yearly).

Our Emergency Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center, so it is a fast-paced environment with a close-knit team that work together to assist with helping our patients. Since we are a Level 1 Trauma center, we see an extreme variety of patients, varying from dental pain all the way up to major traumas. The ability to multitask and being a team player is essential!

Job Summary

Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good! As a Patient Access Representative, your primary responsibility will be providing extraordinary customer service to patients with every interaction. With being the first point of contact, you will have the opportunity to provide a positive patient experience by creating a welcoming and safe environment, either on the phone or in the clinic. Apply today to learn more about the opportunities available to grow your career at Sanford. REGISTRATION

• Greet patients & verifies demographics

• Creating, scanning & routing documents or electronic forms

• Inform patients what the document is & capture signatures on necessary paperwork

• Establishes and assigns financial responsibility and assists with arrangements while adhering to appropriate policies and procedures

• Collects co-payments, pre-payments, and payments on account balances

• May work through the registration work queue to address and resolve registration errors or denied insurance claims

SCHEDULING

• Work with nursing team & providers to coordinate & schedule appointments to meet patient’s needs, coordinate provider schedule

• Obtain and coordinate referrals & conduct pre-authorization

• Arrange interpreter services

• Check patients in/out

• Operate multi-line phone

• May resolve work queue issues, manage recall and waitlists, & serve as switchboard operator calling codes and paging providers

ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

• Preparation & coordination of charts

• Organize supporting provider documents

• Initiation & collaboration of patient financial assistance

• Track patient visits & health information management on patient accounts

• Compile, distribute, administer, and score assessments

• Coordination of Telemed appointments

• Reminder calls for appointments

• Hospital admission

• Office duties, such as make copies or send faxes

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Post-secondary education helpful.

One year of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Medical terminology helpful; customer service skills essential. Six months' customer service experience desired.

May require BLS for certain locations and/or settings.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0225818
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Featured: No