What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative position at Northwestern Medical Center?
Patient Access Representative
Central Registration
Northwestern Medical Center, where you can be the difference.
Come join the NMC family, where we focus on high reliability, ensuring a constant emphasis on safety, quality, and improvement as we pursue our mission of exceptional care. Be part of a team where you can make a difference. NMC's mission is to provide exceptional healthcare for our community.
NMC is currently recruiting for a Patient Access Representative in Central Registration. This position is a full-time (80 hours bi-weekly Mon-Fri and 1-2 weekends a month) position. The offices are open 0545-1900 Mon-Fri and there are reduced hours Sat/Sun.
JJOB SUMMARY:
The Patient Access Representative in Registration facilitates the flow of patients and patient information by providing clerical support and data retrieval and dissemination to patients, providers and other health care professionals within the continuum of care. This is achieved through effective oral and written communication, precise data entry, and critical thinking to support stakeholders throughout the process.
PREREQUISITES:
Education: HS diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.
Experience: 3 years of experience in a medical office preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and typing skills required. Must be detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
Skills: Must be able to understand written and oral instructions pertaining to scheduling and physician requests and demonstrate critical decision making to manage these requests. Ability to work with people in a pleasant and tactful manner. Must have excellent computer skills.
Northwestern Medical Center’s Benefit Package:
With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern Medical Center. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive & generous benefits package designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect their assets & plan for a secure financial future. Northwestern offers a comprehensive benefit package with recognized national carriers as well tuition assistance programs.
Apply online at: https://www.northwesternmedicalcenter.org/careers/open-positions/all-open-positions/
Location: Northwestern Medical Center · NMG Pat Access
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 0545-1900 with reduced hours on Sat/Sun
