Patient Access Representative

Who We Are At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.  Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both, our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences,  shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered,  and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice!  Will you join us Suvidanos, to help achieve our Higher Purpose? What Makes Us Unique  We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.  How We WorkOur Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

What You’ll Do  Position Summary - This is role is for Part - Time availability only. 

Suvida aims to deliver excellence during the entire patient journey, including all non-clinical interactions. The Patient Access Representative plays a critical role in achieving our standard of excellence in the patient engagement arena. 

The Patient Access Representative will leverage several software applications, with heavy emphasis on web-based products such as Sharepoint and Elation (Electronic Medical Record). The ability to navigate and switch comfortably between web applications and tools is a must to be successful in this role. Equally important is the combination of excellent oral Spanish language skills with strong English reading/writing skills. 

The role of Patient Access Representative demands a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to engage with senior patients, their families and care givers in a positive manner, with empathy, and patience. 

All interactions with patients will be telephonic, or digital. Interactions may be any combination of inbound or outbound, based on the day’s assignment. The ideal candidate can deliver high patient service and accurate documentation consistently in our high-volume environment. 

The Patient Access Representative is an important part of the Operations Team with direct impact on the measurable quality performance of Suvida. The individual in this role must represent Suvida, its purpose and vision in all interactions. 

Responsibilities
All activities must be in compliance with HIPAA, and other regulations, as appropriate. Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Telephonic patient outreach to new and established patients 
• Answer incoming appointment requests from patients 
• Digital communication with patients 
• Collect or update demographic and insurance information; verify insurance 
• Schedule appointments 
• Accurate and complete documentation in the appropriate system(s) in accordance with all policies and procedures. 
• Take ownership of all patient issues and partner with other departments as needed when a particular need falls outside the Patient Access Representative scope 
• Maintain HIPAA compliance in all interactions at all times 
• Participate in mandatory training 
• Remain up-to-date on process or organizational changes received via meetings, email or other channels. 
• Proactively partner with leadership to identify improvement opportunities for protocols. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

What You’ll Bring Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1+ years’ customer service or patient service experience 
• 6+ months’ experience front-line Contact Center, Healthcare preferred 
• 6+ months’ experience scheduling appointment via an Electronic Medical Record system preferred 
• Fluent oral Spanish and English skills 
• Strong reading and writing English skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a service at