What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Patient Access Rep position at Gastro Care Partners?
Job Summary :
The Entry Level Patient Access Representative will be primarily answering patient phone calls. They will register the patient, gather pertinent information, and educate the patient regarding procedure prep, insurance requirements and billing. Other duties may include scheduling patients for intended services as well as performing various clerical duties. This position could grow into a Procedure Scheduling role in the future.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Greet patients, answer phones, take messages, return calls and provide needed information while documenting accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Register patients and confirm, enter and / or update required demographic data as necessary.
- Obtain copies of insurance card(s) and verify accuracy of information to determine insurance eligibility of patient.
- Communicate patient financial responsibilities and assist patient in accurately completing appropriate forms and documents.
- Collects patient required co-pays, deductibles and patient balances.
- Provide explanation of visit, instructions, and address any patient concerns / questions.
- Schedule appointments for patients according to established procedures.
- Collect and post patient copayments according to facility protocols and prepare / balance daily financial registers.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
- Miscellaneous clerical duties as assigned.
- Ensure reception area is ready for each working day and open the facility for business each day.
- Secure the building at the close of each business day.
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Gastro Care Partners is the national partner for successful regional gastroenterology practices. We believe in the mantra “medicine is local.” Gastro Care Partners provides high-performing regional practices with the resources necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape while maintaining their practices’ identities.