Part Time Patient Access Representative Associate
Optum · Fridley, MN · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$16–$29/hrPart-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Greets and welcomes patient in person
- Collects demographic and insurance information
- Checks in and interviews patient to complete appropriate paperwork
- Directs patient to their appointment or procedure
- May assist in scheduling add-on appointments
- Documents any issues and resolutions in electronic medical record
- Solve claim issues or registration errors on patient accounts
- Uses resources, tools and procedure to complete registration for accounts and in assigned work queues
- Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits information for payers and interprets results focusing on complex billing situations
- Obtains cost information and explains information to patient if necessary
- Collects co-pay or deductibles and respond to questions regarding financial assistance programs available. Refers complex questions as needed
- Screening and approving patients for financial assistance programs
- Affords assistance and counsel's patient with application process for available financial assistance programs
- Provides technical or functional direction for employees
- Affords assistance and submits to appropriate department
- May gather medical record information from all departments for collection
- Provide customer service for inbound and outbound telephone calls
- May mentor other staff as needed
Required Qualifications
- 6+ months of customer service experience in an office/hospital setting
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work an average of 20 hours/week, in 1-2 shifts per week and every other Saturday & Sunday, from 7:00pm - 3:30am
- Ability to attend 3 weeks of training within standard daytime hours upon hire
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
- Revenue Cycle experience
- General office experience
- Epic experience
Physical Demands
- Consistent walking, standing, bending, turning, etc.
- Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, up to 2-5 lbs. frequently
Benefits
Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.
Life
- Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.
Emotional
- Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.
Physical
- Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.
Financial
- Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.