Patient Access Rep Float (PRN) - MTS Coolidge
Ochsner Health · Lafayette, LA · 2 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
About the role
We're looking for someone who can greet patients and guests with warmth and efficiency, ensuring they have a smooth experience. Your role will involve managing patient registrations, admissions, and collections, all while providing excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Create, activate, and complete the patient scheduling, clinic registration, or hospital admission process.
- Gather and input patient/guarantor demographic and financial information accurately.
- Explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay portions due.
- Perform financial analysis and inform patients of their financial responsibility.
- Balance cash drawer daily, prepare deposit slips, and follow closing cash drawer process.
- Demonstrate respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and resolve conflicts.
- Adapt to different patient populations and maintain professional communication.
- Other related duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of related hospital, clinic, medical office, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, hotel retail, and/or customer service experience.
- Preferred certifications: CHAM, CHAA, or Medical Assistant certification.
Skills and Abilities
- Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications and software packages specific to the role.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Clerical skills and knowledge of healthcare insurance benefits, referral and authorization processes, and billing regulations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle high-stress situations.
- Collaborative working abilities.
- Sound judgment in handling and escalating difficult situations.
Education
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate's degree is preferred.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Join us in making a difference!
Pay
Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.
Schedule
The schedule will be discussed during the interview process.