Patient Access Representative - Float

Patient Access Representative

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

M-F between the hours of 6 : 30am - 7pm. Responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient patient check-in and discharge process by providing excellent customer service, collecting patient information, verifying insurance coverage, explaining policies & procedures, and handling patient questions.

Essential Functions

Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner.

Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information, as well as enter information into systems.

Schedule appointments and confirm patient information.

Explain insurance and billing policies / procedures to patients.

Process payments and provide receipts.

Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed.

Handle patient questions, concerns, and issues, while escalating any complex or difficult situations to the patient access senior staff or manager.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials Experience admitting, scheduling, registration, or insurance verification experience 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification procedures preferred.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

65 Calef Highway

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.79 / Hourly

Grade

EEO Statement

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.