Patient Access Representative - Stony Point

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Town of Stony Point (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative in New York to deliver exceptional customer service while greeting patients, families, and staff. The role handles registration, scheduling, insurance verification, co-pay collection, and referrals to ensure accurate data entry and smooth clinic flow.

Responsibilities include processing appointments, managing pre-operative paperwork, data integrity, and assisting with financial counseling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and web-based platforms.
• Work experience with medical insurance, HMO, managed care, electronic medical billing/order entry/registration systems, and appointment scheduling.

Responsabilités

• Greet patients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner and communicate clearly.
• Verify and collect patient co-pays and update registration data accurately.
• Verify insurance coverage, obtain referrals/authorizations, and explain payment expectations.
• Schedule appointments and transcribe physician orders accurately in the appropriate systems.
• Maintain patient records and ensure data accuracy during registration and visits.
• Scan and manage patient documents and handle miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Self-directed

Multitasking

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

EMR/EHR systems

Appointment scheduling systems

Description du poste

The Patient Access Representative delivers high-quality customer service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians and co-workers, ensuring all interactions are courteous, timely and respectful. The Patient Access Representative handles all business functions in an assigned clinical department area to include reception, scheduling, and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures. This position also secures the appropriate patient information; ensures that registration data is correct and accurate; validates insurance eligibility, ensuring accurate data entry; collects co-pays, and supports financial counseling and financial clearance, as necessary.

Essential Job Statements Greet Patients/Answer Telephone

Provides exceptional customer service by welcoming patients and visitors in a friendly, professional, and respectful manner. Ensures individuals are respected and informed, communicating clearly and effectively, and utilizing appropriate language resources as needed. Assists with traffic flow in and out of the clinic as needed. Addresses patient needs promptly, and maintains a courteous, professional tone at all times.

Co-payment Collection & Registration Data

Collects all patient co-payments and deposits accurately per payer, following department guidelines. Verifies and updates registration data, including demographic and insurance information. Copies and records insurance information per department standards. Follows department policies for cash handling, including cash reconciliation and deposit preparation.

Referral Management

Verifies insurance coverage and understands requirements for HMO, managed care, government and private plans. Secures required referrals/authorizations and links them correctly in the referral module. Obtains needed referrals and authorizations before scheduled procedures, tests, injections and surgeries. Communicates plan-specific referral/authorization requirements to patients and providers. Provides pre-payment guidance for self-pay patients and offers financial assistance. Prepares cost estimates, explains payment expectations and documents all interactions in the patient account.

Appointment Scheduling, Lab & Test Order Entry

Correctly schedules clinic appointments through the medical records software/communication platform. Transcribes physician orders accurately and completely (i.e. lab test, ancillary test) and records them in the appropriate system(s) according to the physician’s instructions and VCUHS policy. Coordinates the collection of pre-operative testing and paperwork, where appropriate.

Patient Record/Verify Registration Data

Maintains proficiency in all aspects of patient medical record keeping in an organized manner. Assists in preparation of the chart before the patient visits. If applicable, assists in breaking down the chart at the completion of the patient’s visit. Ensures that all patients arrived in the appointment scheduling system before the end of the appointment day. Where appropriate, appointments are documented as “no‑shows” or cancellations before the end of the appointment day. Obtains signatures and completes the required forms including those from managed care and other insurance plans.

E-Documents Management & Scanning

Obtains and scans all appropriate patient medical documentation.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

Notifies supervisor of issues involving violation of VCUHS policies or procedures. Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and department.

Patient Population: N/A Employment Qualifications Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent Education Preferred: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field from an accredited program.

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure Required: N/A Licensure Preferred: N/A Certification Required: N/A Certification Preferred: N/A

Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience

Demonstrated experience using computers, Microsoft Office applications, and web-based platforms Experience Preferred: Work experience with medical insurance, HMO, managed care, electronic medical billing/order entry/registration systems, and appointment scheduling. Previous work experience in a healthcare setting, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision: being self-directed in the accomplishment of routine activities.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

Depending on assignment, may be required to work off‑shifts and/or weekend and holidays.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements Physical Demands

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Repetitive arm/hand movements Hazards: N/A Mental/Sensory - Emotional Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Reading, Logical Thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range

$16.75 - $24.12 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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