ED Patient Access Representative - Full-time - Days

Under general supervision, interviews Emergency Department patients to obtain necessary information, prepare admission / registration forms, gather insurance information and perform other clerical / computer operational tasks related to the admission of inpatients and outpatients coming into our Medical Center.

Education :

High School Diploma or GED

Licensures / Certifications :

CHAA Preferred

Experience :

1 to 2 years related experience preferred. 6 months to 1 year working in an Emergency Department preferred. Completion of a Medical Terminology class preferred.

Skills :

• Responsible for interviewing patients that are experiencing a medical emergency.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in high-stress situations
• Strong ability to work well on a team with rotating staff.
• Knowledge of insurance coverage and billing, collection procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge in medical terminology preferred
• Skill in using computers and personal productivity applications
• Skill in oral and written communication, including reading comprehension
• Skill in data analysis to gather and update statistics, logs, records and reports
• Ability to type quickly and accurately
• Excellent skill in customer service techniques
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Must be able to work in a patient care environment with exposure to infection and / or contagious disease

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

workers compensation injury, and other liability situations

payments due upon admission and assures insurance verification process is completed

Pay Range

$16.85 - $25.59

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.