Senior Patient Access Representative
Sanford Health · Fargo, ND · 1 mo ago
$18.25–$25.5/hrFull-time
Facility: 25th Street Clinic
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 2301 25th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Job Summary
The Senior Patient Access Representative serves as a liaison between patients, families, physicians and medical support staff.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure medical services are appropriately scheduled for patients.
- Review procedure/surgery orders and schedule all necessary resources, leveraging deep knowledge of the service line.
- Manage resources and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Act as a liaison between providers and supporting staff.
- Manage provider schedules.
- Collaborate with patients and providers to demonstrate medical necessity to insurance companies and obtain required prior authorizations.
- Perform registration duties and work the front desk as needed.
- Train and mentor new employees.
- Serve as an electronic medical record (EMR) super user.
- Display professionalism and promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation.
- Work independently and as part of a team while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Use problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills to resolve issues, seeking guidance from leadership when appropriate.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills and use of a multi‑line telephone system.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; post‑secondary education helpful.
- Previous medical office experience preferred.
- Prior electronic medical records (EMR) experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Customer service skills essential; six months of customer service experience desired.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time‑off package
Pay
Salary Range: $18.25 – $25.50 per hour
Schedule
- Full‑time
- 40 weekly hours
- 8‑hour day shifts