Patient Access I - Per Diem (Daytime help needed)

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

 

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Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient patient check-in and discharge process by providing excellent customer service, collecting patient information, verifying insurance coverage explaining policies & procedures, and handling patient questions.
Does this position require Patient Care? No

 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification procedures preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic computer proficiency.

Essential Functions:

-Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner
-Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information, as well as enter information into systems
-Schedule appointments and confirm patient information
-Explain insurance and billing policies/procedures to patients
-Process payments and provide receipts
-Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed
-Handle patient questions, concerns and issues, while escalating any complex or difficult situations to patient access senior staff or manager

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
Admitting, scheduling, registration, or insurance verification experience 1-2 years preferred

 

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

 

Employee Type

Per Diem

 

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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