What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative 1 position at Heartland Community Health Clinic?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Description
15 - $18 per hour
Full-time (40 hours per week)
10 Paid Holidays off per Year
PTO - 4 Weeks Accrued per Year
401K Match up to 4%
Health Benefits Start Day 1 (Medical / Dental / Vision / Etc.)
Position Summary
The Patient Access Representative 1 answers incoming calls from patients and schedules appointments using the practice management system. Patient Access Representative 1 will perform all necessary actions to assure quality customer service, in accordance with the Heartland Health Services' (HHS) mission, strategic goals, federal and state laws and regulations, performance and outcome objectives, and accreditation standards.
Essential Functions
- Answers telephone in a prompt, polite, courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate persons / departments per in-basket message and / or transfer of phone call.
- Initiates or updates demographic to ensure accuracy and completeness of data; enters such data into the practice management system.
- Schedules patient appointments accurately per department guidelines.
- Consistently contacts patients by phone to remind them of their appointments.
- Works on bump list and no-show calls daily.
- Conducts pre-registration and should also contact any new patients or patients with insurance changes / updates.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Practice Management System.
- Helps coordinate workflows to provide excellent customer service.
- Maintains and follows department policies, procedures, and reference materials.
- Responds to supervisor's requests in a timely, respectful, and effective manner.
- Supports clinic compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and HHS rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing the clinical provision of medical services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.
- Supports and is involved in HHS's continuous quality improvement efforts designed to improve patient outcomes.
- Works in consultation with clinical teams, direct clinical support staff, and indirect clinical support staff to develop and implement policies and procedures that maximize patient-centered communication and services.
- Maintains and assures confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HHS's policies.
- Reports building / equipment problems through the appropriate channels.
- Performs any clerical duty or department related task as assigned by supervisor in a continuously changing medical practice.
- Attends all staff meetings, department meetings, and any other meetings as required.
Requirements
Job Qualifications
Salary Description
15-18 per hour
Salary : $15 - $18
