Patient Access Representative
JAG Physical Therapy · Staten Island, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
As a Patient Access Representative, you play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of the healthcare environment, the delivery of quality patient care, and world-class customer service. Your responsibilities encompass greeting and assisting patients, managing appointments, maintaining accurate records, and providing essential administrative support. Additionally, you are responsible for obtaining authorizations and facilitating insurance-related processes to support the delivery of healthcare services.
Responsibilities
- Greeting patients and other visitors in the medical office
- Answering patient questions and providing assistance and directions when necessary
- Fielding all phone calls that arrive using our general office number
- Utilizing medical office software to schedule new and follow-up appointments for patients
- Registering new patients and updating necessary records
- Distributing forms and paperwork to patients to ensure that required fields are completed appropriately
- Daily collection of patient financial responsibility
- Maintaining confidentiality of all patient records
- Completing and tracking insurance verifications, authorizations, and referrals
- Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation and Auto claim submissions
- Performing other diverse duties as requested or required
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a medical assistant certificate program preferred
- 1+ years of experience working as a medical receptionist/administrative assistant in the health care field
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Availability to travel throughout JAG locations for coverage following the JAG Travel policy
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a medical assistant certificate program preferred
- 1+ years of experience working as a medical receptionist/administrative assistant in the health care field
Skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Support for ongoing education and training
- Opportunities for advanced growth including team leader, regional manager, and director
- Provided uniforms
- Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- HSA Options including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits
- $10,000.00 Term Life Insurance benefit at NO cost to employees up to 3 weeks
- PTO
- 401(k) with company match
- Yearly review for growth opportunities
- Tuition discounts for employees and their families
- TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks
Pay
$Competitive
Schedule
Full-time