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Patient Access Rep - Per Diem

Westerly Hospital · Westerly, RI · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

  • Presents a welcoming and receptive demeanor to patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Ensures every patient registered for care is properly identified.
  • Processes patient payments at the cash window.
  • Handles inquiries from patients or their representatives at the cash window and/or refers them to appropriate Patient Account Representatives.
  • Performs daily cash receipt deposit functions.
  • Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
  • Fulfills the hospital's exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patient, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
  • Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by supervisor.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • B.S./B.A. or A.A. degree, or some college preferred.
  • Experience in a professional setting with customer service responsibility preferred.
  • A.A.H.A.M. Certification as Certified Patient Accounts Technician (C.P.A.T.) preferred.
  • Continuous demonstration of team orientation and customer focused behaviors.
  • Medical terminology.
  • Computer experience required.
  • Insurance experience required.
  • Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Outstanding customer service skills.
  • Team-building skills.

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