Patient Access Representative
UNT Health Fort Worth · Fort Worth, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Patient Access Representative is primarily responsible for greeting patients, managing appointment scheduling, answering phone calls, handling patient check-in/check-out procedures, collecting payments, maintaining patient records, and ensuring a positive patient experience. This position serves as the first point of contact for our patients.
Responsibilities
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments or medical consultations.
- Greet visitors, ascertain the purpose of visit and direct them to appropriate staff.
- Complete patient appointment check in and check out.
- Receive and route patient messages or documents to appropriate staff.
- Perform various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
- Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or registration.
- Gather patient insurance information and check eligibility.
- Maintain patient schedule prep and ensure it is completed within the directed timeframe.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED and one year of customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment while maintaining professional composure.
- Skilled in consistently completing assignments on time, accurately and with attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
- Demonstrates basic skills and knowledge of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual
Benefits
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Pay
Commensurate with Experience
Schedule
M-F 7:30a-4:30p and/or 8a-5p
Environmental Hazards
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.