Patient Access Representative Wound Care

Patient Access Representative (Full-Time) Wound Care

Your experience matters:

Frye Regional Medical Center located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee you are passionate about changing lives we are looking for you!

How youll contribute:

The Patient Access Representative collects patient demographic insurance and financial information for outpatient services and inpatient admissions. Verifies benefits obtains authorizations as needed and collects co-pays/deductibles at the point of service to efficiently expedite the admitting process. Provides a positive first impression of the facility.

A Patient Access Representative (PAR) who excels in this role:

• Ensures all required demographic billing and clinical data are obtained and accurately entered into the registration system in a timely manner.
• Distributes and explains forms documents and educational handouts to patients and families.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
• Determines and accepts required payments (e.g. co-pays deductibles) or refers to financial counseling as appropriate.
• Communicates professionally in-person and by phone; provides clear instructions and excellent customer service.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all registration activities.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.
• Works alternate shifts/areas as needed to support department operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we offer:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.

Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• High School diploma preferred.

• Skills: Critical thinking decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems.

• Effective English communication (read write speak and understand).

• Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.