Description Summary: Patient Access / Pre-Access Representatives facilitate a welcome and easy access to the facility and are responsible for establishing an encounter for any patient who meets the guidelines for hospital service.Patient Access / Pre-Access staff ensures that all data entry is accurate including demographic and financial information for each account.Patient Access / Pre-Access has numerous procedural requirements including data elements, insurance verification, authorization for services, collections for all patient portions including prior balances and balancing of cash at shift end.Patient Access / Pre-Access staff is responsible for the successful financial outcome of all patient services. Patient Access / Pre-Access communicates directly with patients and families, physicians, nurses, insurance companies and third party payers.This position requires professional appearance, behavior, and good communication skills.Patient Access / Pre-Access representatives require dependability, flexibility, and teamwork. Requirements: High school diploma preferred or equivalent required Successful completion of the core educational curriculum “Excellence at the Front End� required within one year of employment One year experience in hospital registration or a comparable position preferred Work Type: Full Time
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