Patient Access Representative Job Opening
Patient Access Representative
Los Alamos Medical Center
• Los Alamos, New Mexico
Category: Medical Receptionist
Job Description
Los Alamos Medical Center
Ensures
that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained
and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
Distributes and explains
forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
Meets with patient or
patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information
and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and
questions.
Communicates with
admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate
personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine
placement.
Verifies insurance benefits
and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts
required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial
counselors for follow up
Job Requirements
MinimumEducation High school diploma or equivalent Preferred xRequired
Required SkillsRequirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Los Alamos Medical Center
Ensures
that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained
and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
Distributes and explains
forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
Meets with patient or
patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information
and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and
questions.
Communicates with
admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate
personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine
placement.
Verifies insurance benefits
and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts
required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial
counselors for follow up
Job Requirements
MinimumEducation High school diploma or equivalent Preferred xRequired
Required SkillsRequirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran