About this opportunity
Montage Health lists this Patient Access Representative - Emergency (10- hour shifts) opportunity in monterey, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Welcome to Montage Health’s application process!
Job Description:
Under the leadership of the Patient Access Supervisor, the Patient Access Representative I is responsible for performing check-in (including updating schedule for radiology same day appointments), registration, transfer and discharge functions. S/he is responsible for greeting all patients and visitors and answering incoming phone calls. S/he is required to interview and gather information from the patient, doctors office, insurance company and government agencies. The representative must obtain necessary signatures on financial agreements, consents and admissions agreements, generate appropriate paperwork and place hospital identification bands on patients according to procedure The representative is responsible to explain financial responsibility to patients/guarantors and collect payments according to procedure .S/he is responsible for entering complete and accurate data utilizing computer technology. Patient Access Representative I may be cross-trained and scheduled as a charge person, Pre Service Representative or Financial Counselor/Benefit Specialist. This position serves patients, physicians offices, and other customers requiring excellent communication and customer service skills.
Experience:
Required: Clerical experience (typing, filing, answering phones, office equipment). The ability to maintain a positive professional demeanor in a demanding environment. Basic computer skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with medical terminology, basic understanding of insurance requirements, two years experience in health care environment, and basic understanding of diagnosis/procedure coding preferred.
Education:
High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent work experience in related field.
Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-DNI
Assigned Work Hours:
1.0 FTE, varied (10- hour shifts).
Position Type:
Regular
Pay Range
(based on years of applicable experience):
$29.85 to
$39.95
The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.03Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.04
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.