at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas, United States
Job Description
A Patient Access Representative plays a vital role in the health center, ensuring that patients have a positive experience from their first point of contact to their final interaction. This position combines administrative and customer service duties, requiring excellent communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail.
We are a people-centered environment dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This role requires the ability to manage stress and maintain composure in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure setting. This role will require the ability to handle difficult situations and calm distressed patients to ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere. A foundational understanding of medical terms to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals is highly preferred.
- Patient Interaction & Experience:
- Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Assist patients with check-in and check-out processes.
- Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries regarding appointments, services, and general information.
- Address and resolve patient complaints or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provide information about the healthcare facility’s services, policies, and procedures.
- Facilitate communication between patients and clinical staff to ensure a smooth experience.
- Ensure that services are accessible to all patients.
- Use de-escalation techniques to manage and resolve conflicts calmly and professionally.
- May respond to crisis phone calls or interactions and will need to connect to crisis services.
- Handle patient inquiries and tasks promptly and efficiently to minimize wait times.
- Ensure that information provided to patients is accurate and complete.
- Appointment Scheduling:
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments, ensuring optimal utilization of the provider’s template.
- Coordinate with clinical staff to accommodate urgent appointments, triage and walk-ins.
- Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure appointment availability and manage scheduling conflicts.
- Patient Records Management:
- Maintain and update patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system upon patients arrival.
- Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Insurance and Billing:
- Verify patient insurance information and assist with pre-authorization processes.
- Collect co-pays, deductibles, and other payments, providing receipts and handling financial transactions.
- Assist patients with basic billing questions and connect with billing department to resolve any discrepancies.
- Administrative Duties:
- Prepare and manage patient paperwork, including consent forms, medical histories, and insurance documentation.
- Perform general office duties such as filing, faxing, scanning, and mail distribution.
- Keep the waiting and reception areas clean and organized.
