What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative position at National Park Medical Center?
Your experience matters
How you’ll contribute
The Patient Access Representative will perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions. Additional responsibilities include:
- Interviewing patients for all pertinent account information
- Verifying insurance coverage
- Communicating with admitting physician’s office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
- Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance
- And much more…
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should possess a high school diploma or an equivalent. 3 years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computer, printer, copier, fax, calculator
- Billing or collection experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred.
About Us
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. National Park Medical Center, a 163-bed full-service hospital, is a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region.
Where We Are:
Live where others only get to vacation…Hot Springs, located in the gently rolling Ouachita Mountains, offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural life, and historical interest. With numerous outdoor activities, art galleries, local shops, and diverse cuisine, Hot Springs has something for everyone.
EEOC Statement:
National Park Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
