Patient Access Representative I

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient patient check-in and discharge process by providing excellent customer service, collecting patient information, verifying insurance coverage explaining policies & procedures, and handling patient questions.
Does this position require Patient Care: No

Essential Functions:

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information, as well as enter information into systems
• Schedule appointments and confirm patient information
• Explain insurance and billing policies/procedures to patients
• Process payments and provide receipts
• Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed
• Handle patient questions, concerns and issues, while escalating any complex or difficult situations to patient access senior staff or manager
  

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience admitting, scheduling, registration, or insurance verification experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification procedures preferred. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. - Basic computer proficiency.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Onsite

92 Farmington Road, Route 11

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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