Patient Access Representative - PRN

Job Purpose

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for addressing public needs and managing the dissemination of resources to meet patient needs. The Patient Access Representative is also responsible for registration of patients who need medical attention. This person will also maintain medical records, receive incoming calls and process paperwork.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors the waiting area and addresses any complaints / concerns expressed by patients, family members or visitors
• Notifies appropriate personnel of complaints / concerns that require their attention
• Provides interim solution for all complaints / concerns
• Obtains accurate information from patients for registration, including personal and contact information, employment and insurance information and all required signatures
• Input essential information into the computer system
• Ensure all information is collected and included in charts
• Assists patients with general information such as fees and resource personnel by referring them to the social worker and / or Financial Assistance for application for Medicaid
• Provides assistance as needed to Physicians, Department Managers, and clinical staff as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards

Qualifications

Working Conditions

Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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