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Patient Access Representative

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Overview

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently looking for a full-time Patient Access Rep for the fast-paced Franciscan Surgical Associates Clinic in Burien, WA. Supportive team with excellent growth opportunities. Opportunity to work with a well estabilished surgical practice. Free parking and no nights, weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required. Free parking on campus!

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for performing a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures. Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities.

Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care; 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s medical record; 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods, scheduling patient appointments; 4) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances; 5) obtaining and processing of referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications for patients requiring ancillary testing and/or surgical procedures; and 6) working with patients to ensure the patient’s referral needs are fulfilled and determining insurance benefit coverage for hardware related items such as retail contact lenses by working directly with patients’ insurance carriers, ever needed.

Work requires critical thinking, hearing the needs of the patient meeting those needs by offering multiple options and solutions, knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process. An incumbent following proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Strong customer service skills are required offering the highest level of service to every patient every time.

An incumbent is generally located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly.

Essential Duties:

Registers and/or checks patients in/out.
Handles and reconciles payments.
Continually monitor and reconcile issues prior to patient visit.
Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations.
Coordinates appointments and ancillary services.
Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters.
Coordinates patient instructional/education activities.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience:

One year of customer service work experience is required, two years preferred. Healthcare or Call Center experience preferred.

Average salary estimate

$50000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Patient Access Representative, UNAVAILABLE

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Burien, we're on the lookout for a dedicated Patient Access Representative to join our bustling Franciscan Surgical Associates Clinic. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, you'll be the friendly voice that guides patients through their healthcare journey. This full-time position offers you the chance to work within a supportive team while providing vital administrative support during the patient intake process. You'll be checking patients in and out, collecting necessary demographic and financial data, and ensuring their insurance coverage is up to date. We're proud to offer free parking on campus and, best of all, no night shifts, weekends, or recognized holidays are required! This role allows you to utilize your strong customer service skills to make a positive impact in the lives of patients every day. If you have a knack for problem-solving, enjoy direct interaction with patients, and want to be part of a team that focuses on community health and well-being, consider joining us here at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Together, let's build the future of patient-centered care in the Pacific Northwest!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Patient Access Representative Role at UNAVAILABLE

What are the main responsibilities of a Patient Access Representative at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health?

As a Patient Access Representative at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you'll be at the forefront of patient interaction, managing check-ins and check-outs while handling administrative tasks that are crucial to the patient intake process. Your duties will include collecting patient demographic and financial information, gathering insurance data, scheduling appointments, and processing referrals. This role is key in ensuring that patients have a seamless experience from the moment they arrive at our facility.