Patient Access Specialist: Smooth Registration & Care

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana is seeking a Patient Access Representative to validate and register patients' demographic, medical, and financial information accurately and timely, in line with departmental standards.

Key responsibilities include communicating with patients and staff, verifying insurance and pre-certification data, coordinating patient flow with scheduling and nursing units, and explaining policies while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Working knowledge of ICD and CPT coding preferred.
• Experience in patient registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and staff while protecting confidentiality.
• Collect and verify patient demographics, insurance, and pre-certification information.
• Coordinate patient flow with scheduling, bed control, and nursing units.
• Explain hospital policies and insurance requirements to patients.
• Maintain professionalism and a collaborative team environment.
• Recommend process improvements with diplomacy.
• Prioritize tasks and manage high volumes of registrations.
• Perform tasks such as room assignments, patient transport, and chart preparation.
• Ensure proper documentation and signatures in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD/CPT coding

Registration experience

Job description

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana is seeking a Patient Access Representative to validate and register patients' demographic, medical, and financial information accurately and timely, in line with departmental standards.

Key responsibilities include communicating with patients and staff, verifying insurance and pre-certification data, coordinating patient flow with scheduling and nursing units, and explaining policies while maintaining confidentiality and