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Patient Access Representative

Essentia Health

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Skills

Required

  • forms of identification
  • collection of co-payments
  • customer service
  • clerical duties

Responsibilities

  • EH Osgood Clinic Department: 1006160 REGISTRATION - EH SS Job Description: This position greets customers and facilitates the patient registration process in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.
  • Interviews and obtains demographic and financial information from patients or their representatives through face-to-face and virtual interactions to provide Essentia Health with the documents and data necessary to ensure appropriate care and compliant, accurate patient registration and billing.
  • This position serves as liaisons between patients and Virtual Patient Registration Representatives and Patient Schedulers.
  • They must be able to complete patient checkout, schedule follow-up appointments per the physician’s order, and provide patients with cost estimates and itineraries for their upcoming appointments.
  • Interviews patients to obtain complete demographic details, financial information, and minimum health information to ensure appropriate care provision. • Obtains copies of insurance cards and other forms of identification, and updates patient information in the medical record as necessary. • Performs point of service data collection, including identifying and collecting patient co-payments and down payments, reconciles the cash drawer, and reports daily deposit records associated with the collection of co-payments to ensure accurate accounting of revenue. • Maintains all assigned work queues according to supervisor’s instructions and guidance. • Interacts positively and in a caring manner with patients, co-workers, and others to provide highest level of customer service. • Answers incoming phone calls, schedules appointments, and refers to clinical team as needed. • Sanitizes registration equipment between each use and restocks basic supplies. • Other clerical duties as assigned.

Preferred

  • Previous Patient Access Representative or Patient Scheduler experience preferred

Benefits

  • Licensure/Certification Qualifications: FTE: 0.5 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
  • Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
  • We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
  • To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
  • For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.