Patient Services Representative - Gastroenterology

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Gastroenterology Sioux Falls is seeking a patient access specialist to welcome patients, check them in, and complete registrations, including demographic and insurance details.

You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, sign forms, scan records, handle calls, and coordinate with nurses and physicians to expedite care, while embodying Avera's CARE values.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience.
• Ability to verify demographics, insurance and collect payments.
• Strong communication and teamwork to coordinate with staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and completes registration, verifying demographics and insurance.
• Handles insurance verifications and authorizations, and obtains signed forms.
• Scans information into the patient record and schedules appointments.
• Answers calls and routes to appropriate departments; maintains scheduling.
• Acts as public relations agent, guiding patients to services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Job description

Location:Avera Gastroenterology Sioux FallsWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$18.00 - $23.25Position HighlightsClinic Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; 80 hoursYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewWorks in the various reception areas throughout the Clinic and is responsible for helping the patients to access the Clinic's system for care.What you will doWelcomes patients, checking them in and completing registration which includes verifying demographics, insurance and collection of any service payments.Responsible for insurance verifications, authorizations and getting consent and waiver forms signed as appropriate.Responsible for scanning all pertinent information into the patient’s record.Answers and addresses calls, messages and/or faxes, routing them to appropriate individuals/departments if needed.Maintains computer appointment scheduling and follows office scheduling policies/parameters.Expedites delivery of care by coordinating nurse, physician, and patient time. Acts as public relations agent for the physicians by serving the patients in a friendly, efficient manner. Directs patients to ancillary services as needed.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED Equivalent or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].