Patient Access Specialist: Seamless Admissions

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Access Representative at 100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana validates and registers patients’ demographic, medical and financial information in a timely, accurate manner according to departmental standards.

Responsibilities include collecting and verifying demographics, insurance and pre-certification data, coordinating patient flow with scheduling, bed control and nursing units, and explaining hospital policies to patients and families while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ICD and CPT coding is preferred.
• Experience in patient registration is preferred.
• Experience in an insurance or medical office setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collect and verify demographics, insurance, and pre-certification information.
• Coordinate patient flow with scheduling, bed control and nursing units.
• Explain hospital policies, consent forms, and insurance requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility and maintain a positive team environment.
• Address challenges with diplomacy and suggest process improvements.
• Prioritize tasks and manage high volumes of registrations.
• Maintain proper documentation and signatures.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD coding

CPT coding

Patient registration

Tools

Insurance software

Job description

The Patient Access Representative at 100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana validates and registers patients’ demographic, medical and financial information in a timely, accurate manner according to departmental standards.

Responsibilities include collecting and verifying demographics, insurance and pre-certification data, coordinating patient flow with scheduling, bed control and nursing units, and explaining hospital policies to patients and families while