What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative position at Urology Partners of North Texas?
General Job Description
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Patient Access Representative will be responsible for day-to-day administrative functions in support of efficient and effective patient care including patient registration, insurance verification, scanning, faxing, calculation, collection and reconciliation of copayments/co-insurance and scheduling of diagnostic and follow-up appointments. Individual will practice exceptional customer service and answer incoming telephone calls. Communicates and coordinates information in a knowledgeable and courteous manner with staff, patients and families. Maintains confidentiality with patients, staff and guests.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Greets all patients/clients/visitors in a pleasant and professional manner, determining the purpose of the visit and directing them to appropriate person or department(s).
- Enters patient demographics and secures and scans copy of insurance card(s) and driver’s license. Provides assistance and direction to patients as needed with the completion of necessary forms.
- Confirms insurance eligibility and referral requirements and secures signatures on required forms, including but not limited to, Financial Policy, Consent for Treatment, HIPAA, etc.
- Ensures that all required referrals are secured and attached to the applicable appointment in the Practice Management system.
- Scans and indexes patient documents.
- Informs patients of clinic delays and maintains communication with the clinical area to facilitate appropriate clinic flow.
- Schedules appointments and additional diagnostic testing and consultations as directed by the provider and relays corresponding instructions to the patient.
- Explains financial requirements to the patients or responsible parties and collects copays, copayments and balances due as required.
- Promptly and professionally answers telephone calls. Routes calls and messages appropriately, offering voice mail, paging, or redirection of calls as needed.
- Facilitates patient flow and communicates delays with patients and clinical staff.
- Conduct pre-visit chart preparation, precertification and fax duties as assigned.
- Follows all clinic policies on safety and security; maintains restricted areas by safeguarding keyless entry codes and computer system passwords in strict confidentiality.
- Appropriately and courteously screens solicitors for relevance to organization needs.
- Responsible for keeping the reception and patient waiting areas clean and organized.
- Monitors medical office supplies and inventory needs and oversees and maintains office equipment.
- Assists with training activities as needed.
- Maintains accuracy and productivity levels as established by department standards.
- Performs, organizes and streamlines operational tasks to reduce the potential for errors.
- Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
- Travels as required.
- All other duties as assigned by Practice Administrator or department supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
All offers of employment at UPNT are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Urology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Patient service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mansfield, TX 76063 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17