Patient Access Representative (Straight Weekends) | Emergency Center | 17 Hrs/Wk

Patient Access Representative (Straight Weekends) | Emergency Center | 17 Hrs/Wk

16 Aug 2024
North Dakota, Fargo / moorhead, 58102 Fargo / moorhead USA

Patient Access Representative (Straight Weekends) | Emergency Center | 17 Hrs/Wk

Careers With PurposeSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Shift: Evening

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 17.00

Salary Range: 16.25 - 23.00Department DetailsSchedule: Every Sat/Sun 5p-2a. Includes 3 holidays per year (rotating yearly).Job SummaryTwo major functions of the Patient Access Representative (PAR) are patient registration and scheduling. Depending on setting, the PAR may only perform registration or scheduling duties, while in other settings, the PAR may perform both registration and scheduling duties. In all settings, the PAR performs additional duties, as assigned. Duties vary by location/setting.REGISTRATION

Greet patients & verifies demographics

Creating, scanning & routing documents or electronic forms

Inform patients what the document is & capture signatures on necessary paperwork

Establishes and assigns financial responsibility and assists with arrangements while adhering to appropriate policies and procedures

Collects co-payments, pre-payments, and payments on account balances

May work through the registration work queue to address and resolve registration errors or denied insurance claims

SCHEDULING

Work with nursing team & providers to coordinate & schedule appointments to meet patient’s needs, coordinate provider schedule

Obtain and coordinate referrals & conduct pre-authorization

Arrange interpreter services

Check patients in/out

Operate multi-line phone

May resolve work queue issues, manage recall and waitlists, & serve as switchboard operator calling codes and paging providers

ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

Preparation & coordination of charts

Organize supporting provider documents

Initiation & collaboration of patient financial assistance

Track patient visits & health information management on patient accounts

Compile, distribute, administer, and score assessments

Coordination of Telemed appointments

Reminder calls for appointments

Hospital admission

Office duties, such as make copies or send faxes

QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred. Post-secondary education helpful.One year of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Medical terminology helpful; customer service skills essential. Six months' customer service experience desired.May require BLS for certain locations and/or settings.BenefitsSanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-0196278

Job Function: Revenue Cycle

Featured: No

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