Patient Access Representative (Float UHTMC/UHLMC)
University Health KC, Kansas City, MO, United States
Patient Access Representative (Float UHTMC/UHLMC)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Lakewood Medical Center, University Health Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Patient Access UHTMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
varied
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
The Patient Access Representative (PAR) II performs all Patient Access functions as outlined below. Performs all outpatient and inpatient registration functions. Ensures that patients meet financial requirements and provides general information to hospital users, patients and families. Communicates effectively to service delivery areas to maximize patient flow and customer service. Provides excellent patient focused customer service.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience as a Patient Access Representative or Patient Access Scheduling Representative
Clear and effective communication skills required to interview patients and families, to gather and exchange information with other hospital staff members, physicians, third party payers and resource persons.
Concise written communication skills and keyboarding skills
Detail Oriented
Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical or business account information, financial, and legal documents.
Must have the ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, staff, and members of the community.
Must possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
If hired directly into a PAR II position (versus promoting into the position), must observe in all Patient Access Services areas and successfully pass a competency exam within 1 year of date of hire.
Preferred
Two years’ experience with patient contact
Experience with medical insurance verification and authorizations
Knowledge of base medical terminology
Ability to speak Spanish
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101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Lakewood Medical Center, University Health Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Patient Access UHTMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
varied
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
The Patient Access Representative (PAR) II performs all Patient Access functions as outlined below. Performs all outpatient and inpatient registration functions. Ensures that patients meet financial requirements and provides general information to hospital users, patients and families. Communicates effectively to service delivery areas to maximize patient flow and customer service. Provides excellent patient focused customer service.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience as a Patient Access Representative or Patient Access Scheduling Representative
Clear and effective communication skills required to interview patients and families, to gather and exchange information with other hospital staff members, physicians, third party payers and resource persons.
Concise written communication skills and keyboarding skills
Detail Oriented
Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical or business account information, financial, and legal documents.
Must have the ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, staff, and members of the community.
Must possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
If hired directly into a PAR II position (versus promoting into the position), must observe in all Patient Access Services areas and successfully pass a competency exam within 1 year of date of hire.
Preferred
Two years’ experience with patient contact
Experience with medical insurance verification and authorizations
Knowledge of base medical terminology
Ability to speak Spanish
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