Senior Patient Access Representative - Neurosurgery & Spine Clinic - 40 hrs/week

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Senior Patient Access Representative in Sioux Falls to act as a liaison among patients, families, physicians, and support staff. You will review procedure orders, schedule services, manage resources, and coordinate front-desk registration while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, solid customer service skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Post-secondary education helpful.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Prior EMR experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; customer service skills essential.
• Six months' customer service experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient services are scheduled.
• Review procedure/surgery orders and coordinate resources to perform procedures with appropriate scheduling.
• Serve as liaison between provider and supporting staff.
• Manage provider schedules and front desk registration tasks as needed.
• May train and mentor new employees and act as an EMR super user.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education helpful

Customer service experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $18.25 - $25.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Summary

The Senior Patient Access Representative serves as a liaison between patients, families, physicians and medical support staff.

Job Description

Specific duties vary by location and may include the following: Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to ensure medical services are appropriately scheduled for patient. Requires depth of knowledge of service line to proficiently review procedure/surgery orders, as well as appropriately schedule all necessary resources to perform the procedure/surgery. Responsible for resource management and resolving conflicts. Serves as a liaison between provider and supporting providers. Manages provider schedules.

May collaborate with patients and providers to demonstrate medical necessity to insurance companies and obtain required prior authorization. May perform registration duties and work the front desk. May train and mentor new employees. May serve as an electronic medical record (EMR) super user.

Displays professionalism and promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. Must be able to work independent, as well as part of a team. Must always maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Uses problem solving and critical thinking skills to resolve issues and seeks guidance from leadership when appropriate. Must demonstrate proficiency in computer skills and use of multi-line telephone.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; post‑secondary education helpful.

Previous medical office experience preferred. Prior electronic medical records (EMR) experience is preferred. Must have knowledge of medical terminology; customer service skills essential. Six months' customer service experience desired.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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