Patient Access Representative (Relief)

Relief, Variable Shift. Pay range: $21.30 - $27.69 per hour, depending on experience, in addition to shift differentials. This relief position is eligible for a 15% relief differential in lieu of benefits.Shift Differentials: Evenings $2.50/hr Nights $5.50/hrWeekends $2.00/hrST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEMJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE:                                     Patient Access Representative REPORTS TO POSITION:        Supervisor-Patient Access ServicesDEPARTMENT:                       Patient Access ServicesOUR VISION:               Creating America’s healthiest community, togetherOUR MISSION:             In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better valueOUR VALUES:             Accountability, Caring and TeamworkDEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Patient Access Department registers and schedules all patients for medical services as ordered by their physician, obtaining all key information required to bill for services provided.  Our goal is to provide professional, accurate and timely service within all aspects of registration and scheduling.POSITION OVERVIEW: Registers all patients for medical services as ordered by their physician. Provides professional, accurate and timely service within all Admitting functions. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Demonstrate the ability to mulit-task, provide attention to detail, complete accurate data entry in a fast paced environment with multiple distractions. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.Ability to work with patients and/or family members who may be experiencing multiple different emotions. Excellent Verbal, Written and communication skills.Functions as a patient representative during registration/interview process.Must demonstarate the ability to select the correct insurance plan, send and review eligiblity responses.   Basic understanding of Medicare and Medicaid requirements.Has a clear understanding of how to accuralty select the correct patient and accurately assign an encounter number.Ability to work in mulitple computer programs as required.Assists professional staff as requested.Assists with special projects as needed.Perform other clerical or support duties as needed.Collects co-pays and deductibles from patients..Has the ability to back up Financial Counseling staff as needed to take payments, give out finan...