Patient Access Representative (Weekends)

rivhs; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA seeks a Patient Access Representative to register patients, verify demographics, and ensure data integrity in the registration software. The role emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and high-quality customer service.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of Billing/Customer Service/Registration experience, and CHAA certification within 1 year is a plus. EMTALA compliance is required in ED/Obstetrics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year Billing/Customer Service/Patient Registration preferred.
• CHAA certification within 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients into the software system with accurate demographic data.
• Process daily reports and manage account work queues to maintain data integrity.
• Ensure EMTALA compliance when registering patients in ED and Obstetrics.
• Collect payments and support Time of Service collections.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and PHI.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CHAA certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$16.20 - $21.08/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Responsible for registration of all patient types within their department. Works daily reports and account work queues to ensure the integrity of registration data. The Patient Access representative is responsible for the delivery of critical components of the Revenue Cycle; understanding regulatory compliance, maintaining patient safety through correct patient identification practices, and providing excellent customer service.

What you will do

• Obtains or validates patient information and registers patients into the software system, while providing a high level of customer service.
• Ensures all necessary demographic and financial data are obtained and documented into the system.
• Maintains patient safety through the correct patient identification practices. Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters relating to patient PHI.
• Works daily reports and account work queues to ensure the integrity of the registration data.
• Handles patient inquires related to registration.
• Calculates payment information, accepts funds and credit accounts accordingly for Time of Service collections.
• Ensures EMTALA rules and regulations are strictly adhered to when registering patients through the ED and Obstetrics.
• Completes forms and collects documents as needed based on the registration type.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Billing/Customer Service/Patient Registration (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) - National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) within 1 Year (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .