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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