What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative position at McLaren Central Michigan?
About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Patient Access Representative
Michigan, Mount Pleasant
NEW
Administrative/Clerical
McLaren Central Michigan
25000665
Position Summary:
Under minimum direction, the Patient Access Representative is accountable to ensure a smooth timely registration/admission process by obtaining accurate individual demographic, clinical and insurance data; collecting co-pay/deductible, residual and prior balances, perform initial financial screening on all self-pay & out of network patients and then referring them to the Financial Advisors as necessary while providing optimal customer satisfaction; reception; and provides patient way finding as required. The Patient Access Representative is expected to perform assignment tasks within the quality and productivity standards assigned to position responsibilities.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Completes all assigned tasks and responsibilities of Patient Access Representative accurately and in a timely manner.
2. Responds promptly, professionally and courteously to all customers’ needs.
3. Cooperates and communicates effectively with all McLaren Health Care team members.
4. Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts.
5. Completes complex tasks accurately and timely. May seek guidance and direction from Rep III and Supervisor as needed for complex assignments.
6. Organizes time and prioritizes effectively.
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of Patient Access, Customer Service or Medical work experience OR Associates Degree in related field and 2 years of Patient Access or Medical Billing work experience.
- Skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, Window based applications, and 10 key calculators
Preferred:
- Certification in medical billing, coding, or equivalent job specific certification
- Working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10
- Three years’ experience in progressively more responsible finance and/or healthcare revenue cycle functions
Additional Information
- Schedule: Part-time
- Requisition ID: 25000665
- Daily Work Times: Variable
- Hours Per Pay Period: 48
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
