Part Time Patient Access Representative Intermediate
Optum · Fridley, MN · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$18–$32/hrPart-time
Job Summary
Responsible for greeting and welcoming patients in person. Provides a standard registration process by collecting demographic and financial data and entering information into an electronic medical record.
Primary Responsibilities
- Greets and welcomes patient in person
- Collections demographic and insurance information
- Checks in and interviews patients 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
- Resolve claim issues or registration errors on patient accounts
- Uses resources, tools and procedures to complete registration for complex 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 mentor other staff as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of customer service experience in a healthcare, retail, food service, bank/office settings, call center, or other settings that engages with customers
- 6+ months of revenue cycle experience in a healthcare/hospital setting (clinic/hospital registration, scheduling, prior authorization, insurance verification, medical billing and follow up, benefits eligibility, etc.)
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work 7:00pm-3:30am, 1-2 weekdays per week plus every other Saturday & Sunday
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electronic medical records
- 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.