Sr Patient Access Rep

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital, part of Brown University Health, is seeking a Patient RegistrationCoordinator to oversee registration staff in the Emergency Department. You will schedule, monitor, and assist to ensure accurate and timely patient registrations, and prepare monthly statistics for department use.

You will orient new admitting staff to the computer system and shift procedures, and act as a resource when the supervisor is absent.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills to coordinate activities with staff and prioritize work.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, third-party insurance information, and standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Patient Registration Representatives through scheduling and monitoring.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports and assist with physician-admitting procedures as needed.
• Orient new admitting department staff to the computer system and shift procedures.
• Act as a resource in the supervisor's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Medical terminology

Third party insurance knowledge

Cash handling experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Patient Registration, coordinates the work of Patient Registration Representatives through scheduling, monitoring, and assisting to ensure accurate and timely patient registrations in the Emergency Department. Prepares monthly statistical reports and coordinates various projects as needed. Orients new admitting department employees to the computer system and selected shift procedures. Acts as a resource in the absence of the Patient Registration Supervisor as needed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

May participate in the performance and review of QC and maintenance records, providing recommendations as needed. May participate in the writing of laboratory procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively coordinate activities with staff, able to prioritize and assign work to ensure timely completion. High school graduate or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology, third party insurance information and standard office computer applications.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years prior experience in patient registration or third party billing in an automated medical billing environment. Excellent customer relations and organizational skills, knowledge of third party insurance requirements, and experience with computer systems and cash collections. Sitting for long periods of time at workstation requiring the continuous use of a computer and telephone. May have to do moderate walking, depending on location of the assignment. Ability to lift up to ten pounds.

Pay Range

$19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

off every other weekend, thursday and Monday

Work Shift

Evening

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No