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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.

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