Patient Access Representive

Essentia Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic in Bismarck, ND is seeking a part-time Patient Access/Registration representative. The role greets patients, gathers demographic and financial data for registration and billing, and coordinates checkout and follow-up scheduling with cost estimates for upcoming appointments.

Preferred candidates have prior Patient Access or Scheduler experience and may complete Healthcare Business Insight’s 2nd Level Certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience as Patient Access Representative or Patient Scheduler
• Completion of Healthcare Business Insight’s Patient Access 2nd Level Certification Program within six months of hire date

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain complete demographic details and financial information for registration and billing.
• Obtains copies of insurance cards and updates patient information in the medical record as needed.
• Collects patient co-payments and down payments, reconciles cash drawer, and reports daily deposit records.
• Maintains assigned work queues and follows supervisor guidance.
• Provides courteous customer service and assists patients and colleagues as needed.
• Answers calls, schedules appointments, and refers to clinical team as necessary.
• Sanitizes registration equipment and restocks supplies.
• Performs other clerical duties as assigned.

Job description

$17.63 - $26.45/hourly Posted 2 days ago Part Time Less than 10 applies

Bismarck, ND 58501

Building Location:

Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

Department:

1006160 REGISTRATION - EH SS

Building Location:

Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

Department:

1006160 REGISTRATION - EH SS

Job Description:

This position greets customers and facilitates the patient registration process in a timely, professional, and courteous manner. Interviews and obtains demographic and financial information from patients or their representatives through face-to-face and virtual interactions to provide Essentia Health with the documents and data necessary to ensure appropriate care and compliant, accurate patient registration and billing. This position serves as liaisons between patients and Virtual Patient Registration Representatives and Patient Schedulers. They must be able to complete patient checkout, schedule follow-up appointments per the physician’s order, and provide patients with cost estimates and itineraries for their upcoming appointments.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients to obtain complete demographic details, financial information, and minimum health information to ensure appropriate care provision
• Obtains copies of insurance cards and other forms of identification, and updates patient information in the medical record as necessary
• Performs point of service data collection, including identifying and collecting patient co-payments and down payments, reconciles the cash drawer, and reports daily deposit records associated with the collection of co-payments to ensure accurate accounting of revenue
• Maintains all assigned work queues according to supervisor’s instructions and guidance
• Interacts positively and in a caring manner with patients, co-workers, and others to provide highest level of customer service
• Answers incoming phone calls, schedules appointments, and refers to clinical team as needed
• Sanitizes registration equipment between each use and restocks basic supplies
• Other clerical duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Patient Access Representative or Patient Scheduler experience
• Completion of Healthcare Business Insight’s Patient Access 2nd Level Certification Program within six months of hire date

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

$17.63 - $26.45/hourly Posted 2 days ago Part Time Less than 10 applies