Patient Access Rep I
The posted compensation range of $11.00 - $15.09 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Responsible for greeting patients, providing information, communicating with staff, scheduling appointments, answering phone, receiving payments, issuing receipts, providing information to patients so they may fully use and benefit from the clinic/office services.
1. Greets patients in polite, prompt, helpful manner and provides any necessary instructions/directions. 2. Informs appropriate department of patient's arrival. Pulls charts and files to assist with patient flow.
2. Obtains and enters new patient demographics; updates patient information, including charges, payments and related data, as necessary in the computer system to maintain accuracy for billing. Uses EMR to generate information necessary for billing.
3. Completes necessary paperwork, obtains signatures as needed, and reviews all forms for accuracy and completion.
4. Maintains appointment book, schedules follow-up appointments, and contacts no-shows and cancelled appointments to reschedule to ensure that no patient is lost to follow-up.
5. Collects copayments and ensures that closing total receipts match the day's transactions report.
6. Answers phone in pleasant manner, routes calls, takes messages, responds to questions and deals with patient needs expeditiously.
7. Maintains current knowledge of policies/procedures and use of office equipment.
8. Communicates clearly in person and on the phone, establishes/maintains cooperative relationships with patients, families, physicians, staff and other customers.
9. Provides information to patients regarding the CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial’s Mission.
10. Maintains documentation as required by regulatory agencies, policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education Level
High School Diploma/GED
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Phone skills
Computer skills
Customer service skills
Experience
No experience required
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].
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