What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative - Physical Therapy position at OakBend Medical Center?
Responsibilities
The Patient Access Representative is the first line of quality service to our patients and our guests. This position serves as the ambassador of service, setting the standard by which all other departments and services are judged.
The position’s main responsibilities include timely and accurate registrations including but not limited to obtaining demographics information, complete benefit verifications by Alpha Split for Outpatient and Inpatient services, Calculations of Payment for Patient Portion due for services, crossed trained to cover various non licensed positions in the clinic, patient education (regarding benefits) and appropriate authorizations for approved Oak Bend Providers for services rendered are the responsibility of the Patient Access Representative.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
Previous Business Office related experience of 1 to 5 years.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
None.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Excellent interpersonal skills required. Typing 35 words per minute.
ABOUT OAKBEND:
OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
