Patient Access Representative

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As 'the champion of first impressions' our valued Patient Access professionals are key contributors to the overall patient experience. You will maximize your talent for organization, operations, customer service and have plenty of opportunity to lead and guide change.

You'll be seen as a valued resource as you collaborate with administration, management, physicians, and other staff members to support our patients, visitors and other customers. In this Patient Access Representative role you will:

• Create a positive impression for each patient, family member, visitor or staff while performing the tasks of pre-admitting, admitting and/or registering, routing or escorting patients, family or visitors.
• Interview patients or relatives to obtain demographic and financial information required to complete the registration/admission and record the information in the electronic record system.
• Verify insurance benefits; explain financial requirements to the patient or patient representative, and collect the outstanding patient portion prior to or at the point of service.
• Serve as a mentor to new associates and assist in new employee orientation.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Office experience in a healthcare environment, medical terminology, ability to multitask and prioritizing skills preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Windows XP, Windows 7, utilization of website search engines.
• High School diploma required

Physical Requirements - Sedentary work -(prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10lbs force occasionally)

Where You'll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.