Patient Access Specialist

Davita Inc.; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Woonsocket is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to interview patients and secure essential information. The role demands strong communication, multitasking abilities, and previous hospital experience, ensuring efficient patient admission processes. Join their dedicated team committed to quality and community care.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to communicate with various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain demographics and insurance information.
• Works closely with the Admitting department including reception areas.
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer Service experience

Education

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Job description

Patient Access Specialist

Facility

Landmark Medical Center

Location

US-RI-Woonsocket

ID

2025-211897

Category

Admin

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been "A"rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics. This position also secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable. Works closely with all facets of the Admitting department including PBX operator function and reception areas. Must be able to operate a computer to input and retrieve data. Ability to communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics. Maintain proficiency in medical terminology. Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.

2. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

3. Effective written and verbal communication skills

4. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines

5. Analytical and problem-solving skills

6. Customer Services experience required

7. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

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