What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative position at Ascension Health?
We Are Hiring
- Department: Patient Registration
- Schedule: Full-time Days; 8AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday. No weekends or holidays.
- Hospital: Ascension St. Mary's
- Location: Riverfront Cardiovascular
- Additional Details: Travel required to outlying clinics
What You Will Do
Communicate with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures. Perform clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.
- Gather necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information from patient and enter into appropriate database. Seek appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.
- Schedule patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinate and communicate schedules.
- Assist with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.
- Provide counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.
What You Will Need
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Salary Description
Minimum Salary: $15.00 per hourSalary : $15 - $0