What are the responsibilities and job description for the IL- Patient Access Representative - part time position at SSM Health?
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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
Worker Type : Regular
Job Highlights :
Full Time and Part Time opportunities available and varied locations.
St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
Medical Group Mt. Vernon Water Tower
Medical Group Columbia
Medical Group Belleville
Good Samaritan Hosptial - Mt. Vernon
Ideal candidate has EHR, Healthcare, and Customer Service experience.
High School diploma / GED or 10 years of work experience
Pay Range : 15.00 - $23.00
Pay Rate Type : Hourly
SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary :
Responsible for communicating with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures and gather the necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information for the procedure.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements :
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Gathers information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seeks appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.
Schedules patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinates and communicates schedules.
Assists with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification / authorization.
Provides counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.
Performs clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma / GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use / data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS
Department : Work Shift :
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Benefits :
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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Salary : $15 - $23
