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Patient Access Representative
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$46,730 / year median in Colorado
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Where You'll Work St Anthony Summit Medical Center is a Level III Trauma Center serviced by Flight For Life® Colorado and nationally recognized for excellence in patient satisfaction. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding areas including Surgical, Emergency, Critical Care, Birth Center, Orthopedic, Breast Care, Digital Mammography, Radiology & Imaging, Infusion Therapy Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at Summit Medical Center in Frisco, we hire seasonal employees for our three emergency mountain clinics at some of Colorado's top destination ski resorts: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone. Experience an amazing career while enjoying an unmatched quality of life! Job Summary and Responsibilities As "the champion of first impressions" our valued Patient Access professionals are key contributors to the overall patient experience. You will maximize your talent for organization, operations, customer service and have plenty of opportunity to lead and guide change. You'll be seen as a valued resource as you collaborate with administration, management, physicians, and other staff members to support our patients, visitors and other customers. In this Patient Access Representative role you will: Create a positive impression for each patient, family member, visitor or staff while performing the tasks of pre-admitting, admitting and/or registering, routing or escorting patients, family or visitors. Interview patients or relatives to obtain demographic and financial information required to complete the registration/admission and record the information in the electronic record system. Verify insurance benefits; explain financial requirements to the patient or patient representative, and collect the outstanding patient portion prior to or at the point of service. Serve as a mentor to new associates and assist in new employee orientation. Job Requirements Required High School Diploma/G.E.D. Preferred Office experience in a healthcare environment, medical terminology, ability to multitask and prioritizing skills.