Patient Access Rep I

Sentara Health•South Boston, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, located in South Boston, VA, is hiring a Patient Access Representative - Full Time, 2pm -10:30pm, every other weekend This position will cover Emergency Room registration. The Patient Access Rep is responsible for all aspects of the patient registration process, including: verifying the patient identity and selecting the correct patient record, reviewing schedules and physician orders to register the patient for the appropriate service, scanning important documents such as insurance cards, ID's, Living Wills, and POAs and verifying and entering the patient's demographic and insurance information in the electronic health record. Explain and complete complex regulatory and compliance documents and adhere to all applicable privacy and compliance standards. They will explain and collect co-payments, deposits and outstanding balances, and perform transactions securely. Greet patients and families, answer questions, and ensure the patients arrive to the appropriate service area at the right time. May also perform scheduling, pre-admission and discharge duties and provide supervision and patient information updates to families in waiting rooms. Extensive training provided for entry-level candidates and opportunities for advancement provided. Talroo-Allied Health, admitting, registration, insurance verification, customer service Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services and surgical services. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Customer Service OR Data Entry - 2 years (Required)
Demonstrated proficiency in computer keyboarding skills (Required)

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree can be considered in lieu of two years of experience
Knowledge of third party payers, ICD-9/ CPT coding and medical terminology (Preferred)
Interpersonal skills
Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation

Responsibilities

responsible for all aspects of the patient registration process, including: verifying the patient identity and selecting the correct patient record
reviewing schedules and physician orders to register the patient for the appropriate service
scanning important documents such as insurance cards, ID's, Living Wills, and POAs and verifying and entering the patient's demographic and insurance information in the electronic health record
Explain and complete complex regulatory and compliance documents and adhere to all applicable privacy and compliance standards
explain and collect co-payments, deposits and outstanding balances, and perform transactions securely
Greet patients and families, answer questions, and ensure the patients arrive to the appropriate service area at the right time
May also perform scheduling, pre-admission and discharge duties and provide supervision and patient information updates to families in waiting rooms

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met