Senior Patient Access Representative | Surgery Administration | 40 hrs/week

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$18.25–$25.50 Per Hour

SKILLS

Conflict Resolution, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Electronic Medical Records, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Leadership, Medical Office, Medical Office Administration, Medical Terminology, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Resource Management, Schedule Development, Staff Training

LOCATION

Sioux Falls, SD

POSTED

7 days ago

**Careers With Purpose**

**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.**

**Facility:** Surgical Tower
**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD
**Address:** 1500 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $18.25 - $25.50

**Department Details**

Join our small group of Surgery Schedulers!

Primary duties include answering inbound calls from clinics and surgeons to schedule future cases.

Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with a 30 minute break and every other Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm

**Job Summary**

The Senior Patient Access Representative serves as a liaison between patients, families, physicians and medical support staff. Specific duties vary by location and may include the following: Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to ensure medical services are appropriately scheduled for patient. Requires depth of knowledge of service line to proficiently review procedure/surgery orders, as well as appropriately schedule all necessary resources to perform the procedure/surgery. Responsible for resource management and resolving conflicts. Serves as a liaison between provider and supporting providers. Manages provider schedules.

May collaborate with patients and providers to demonstrate medical necessity to insurance companies and obtain required prior authorization. May perform registration duties and work the front desk. May train and mentor new employees. May serve as an electronic medical record (EMR) super user.

Displays professionalism and promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team. Must always maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Uses problem solving and critical thinking skills to resolve issues and seeks guidance from leadership when appropriate. Must demonstrate proficiency in computer skills and use of multi-line telephone.

**Qualifications**

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; post-secondary education helpful.

Previous medical office experience preferred. Prior electronic medical records (EMR) experience is preferred. Must have knowledge of medical terminology; customer service skills essential. Six months' customer service experience desired.

**Benefits**

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0260004
**Job Function:** Revenue Cycle
**Featured:** No

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Sanford Health

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