Patient Access Representative

Job description

Overview About the Role: The primary purpose of the Patient Access Representative position is to interview all patients in a professional and courteous manner. Completes efficient and timely patient arrivals and registration functions. This includes, but is not limited to, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Pre-Registration. Electronically enters accurate patient demographic information into University Hospital computer system and obtain signatures on all required documentation. Confirms required insurance precertification, authorization and documentation is obtained for billing and medical record processing. Responsibilities: What You’ll Do: - Obtains and electronically inputs patient demographics and insurance information into the hospital computer system, thoroughly verifying the information presented by the patient. - Ensures efficient, accurate and timely patient registrations and arrivals. Interviews all patients in a professional and courteous manner. - Ensures the correct patients arrived and are checked-in prior to banding or completing a task. - Obtains identification and current insurance information. Updates the registration system upon obtaining additiona...