Patient Access Rep

UPMC Bedford Orthopedics is looking for a Fulltime Patient Access Representative to work Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Verifies patient appointment time, physician they are scheduled to see and insurance to be billed; updates patient appointment status.
• Work on Wait/Rescheduling lists for providers and resources and schedules patients accordingly.
• Carries out alternative workflows during system(s downtime.
• Follow all workflows related to your department.
• Work Charge work queues. Collect copays. Enter all payments into UPAY and print receipts for all monies collected. Balance following policy at end of each day.
• Check for any special type appointment and obtain any eligibility requirements needed.
• Registers incoming new/established patients by verifying or entering current demographic/insurance information into the computer system. Obtain the required signatures on paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with patient to understand their AVS.
• Answers telephones, directs and handle calls as needed.
• Work with patients on utilization of Welcome Kiosks.
• Work Encounters without Charges report.
• Assists patients with questions about insurance and UPMC/BMA policies.
• Maintains & troubleshoot problems that arise with computers, printers, scanners, label printers and Welcome Kiosks. Reports malfunctioning equipment by ticket submission.
• Schedules future appointments for BMA Providers or Resources via telephone and/or in person from AVS, pools or staff messages.
• High School Degree or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Secretarial School preferred.
• Minimum of six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Basic Computer Knowledge and experience
• Medical Terminology
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate information to patients and physicians in one-on-one situations.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran