Patient Access Representative

Patient Access Representative

Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits and discover the meaning behind : Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Patient Access Representative, we are often the first point of contact for our patients and their families. As such we value representing an important first impression. Our professionalism, expertise and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need. We are diligent in obtaining complete and accurate insurance and demographic information in a timely manner, this enables us to provide high quality, compassionate health care service to all who need them, regardless of their ability to pay. This position is full-time (40 hours / week, 7 days / week). Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our variable schedules that can include days, evenings or weekends supporting our operations in our outpatient registration team and emergency room. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Shifts can be scheduled from hours between 6AM - 12AM. Our office is located at 50 Union Street, Ellsworth, ME. We offer 4 - 6 weeks of paid on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Greets visitors and patients in person, or communicates by telephone, or upholding excellent customer service
• Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information, ensuring the patient is fully registered as early in the process as possible
• Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file. Photocopies / scans documents as needed
• Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities, documents amount in the appropriate fields, and balances the cash box daily
• Works with partnering departments (Financial Counseling, Scheduling, Financial Clearance, and clinical areas) to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed as needed
• Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested
• Coordinates patient admission needs, bed assignments, and tracking boards where applicable
• Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards. Works worklists and error reports timely, and proactively seeks assistance to resolve as needed
• Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and / or protocol when involved or observed
• May perform other duties upon request

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and incomedeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.