Patient Access Rep 1

Job Summary

The PAS I is responsible for the registration of patients, preparing accounts for billing, verifying third party insurance and patient demographic information. Collects upfront patient cash, in addition to working in pre-admitting areas and any other services that may relate to the registration function. 

Licensure and Certification:

• N/A

Education:

• Minimum High School graduate or GED equivalent

Experience:

• One (1) year minimum in hospital or other setting.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of third party reimbursement.
• Customer service skills.
• Computer literate.
• Self-starter; ability to work individually or within a team.

Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.