What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative - Edenton position at ECU Health Careers?
ECU Health
About ECU Health Chowan Hospital
ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. The facility offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities. A 7-bed emergency department serves approximately 15,000 patients per year and team members at the facility have access to a telemedicine link with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
Position Summary
Responsible for creating the first impression of the organization's services to patients and families and other external customers. Essential duties may include scheduling, registration and insurance verification for both outpatient and inpatient services by collecting proper demographic information and securing authorizations for procedures. Acts as the primary liaison for patients receiving professional and hospital services at ECU Health.
Minimum Requirements
High School or Equivalent (GED) or higher is required.
Associate Degree: preferred
Bachelors Degree: preferred
1 to 2 years of Registration and/or Billing experience within a healthcare setting is required
3 to 5 years - customer service experience is required
Required
Excellent communication (both written and oral), detail orientation, organization, and multitasking skills required
Insurance Verification experience
Preferred
Experience with EPIC and medical office workflows
Experience with Microsoft Office/PC-based applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Other Information
Location: Behavioral Health
This is a full-time position with benefits. This is a dual role with some Behavioral Health duties. This includes driving the van for patient transportation.
NCDL required. Must have a clean driving record.
Shift: Days, 8 hour shifts, 40 hours per week
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Tina Chavez, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email: tchavez@ecuhealth.org
Salary : $31,400 - $39,800