Patient Access Representative I

Summary: Responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient patient check-in and discharge process by providing excellent customer service, collecting patient information, verifying insurance coverage, explaining policies & procedures, and handling patient questions. Essential Functions: Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information, as well as enter information into systems Schedule appointments and confirm patient information Explain insurance and billing policies/procedures to patients Handle patient questions, concerns and issues, while escalating any complex or difficult situations to patient access senior staff or manager Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Licenses and Credentials: No degree substitution with experience Experience: 1-2 years of admitting, scheduling, registration, or insurance verification experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification procedures preferred, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, and basic computer proficiency. Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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