Patient Access Representative Full Time

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East a rehabilitation hospital is a forward thinking innovative hospital where trust teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region.

Where We Are:

Welcome to Texas come join a team in the South that offers a unique combination of natural beauty cultural life and historical interest. With numerous outdoor activities art galleries local shops and diverse cuisine.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company

• Employee Assistance Program - mental physical and financial wellness assistance

• Loan repayment tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates

• Professional development opportunities apprenticeship programs and certification assistance

• And much more...

Position Summary:

Collects patient demographic insurance and financial information for outpatient services and inpatient admissions. Verifies benefits obtains authorizations as needed answers phone maintains code systems and collects co-pays/deductibles at the point of service to efficiently expedite the admitting process. Provides a positive first impression of the facility. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Additional Information

Populations Served: Does not treat or provide clinical care to patients. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic Insurance Financial. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent keyboard data entry sitting audible speech and hearing; frequent reaching and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional walking standing squatting pushing/pulling and lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs; rare climbing kneeling running and higher-force tasks. Vision demands include near/far vision and depth perception (constant) color distinction (constant); smell and taste rarely required. Occasional exposure to biological and rare exposure to chemical hazards (e.g. dust gases/vapors/fumes); latex exposure rare.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

1 year of customer service experience

1 year of medical registration or reception experience preferred

EEOC Statement:

The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum such as acute rehabilitation units outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.