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Patient Access Representative

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Primary Responsibilities
  • Answer and manage a high volume of incoming telephone calls in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for callers, providing accurate information and directing calls to the appropriate department or team member.
  • Schedule, confirm, reschedule, and cancel appointments according to established procedures.
  • Assist callers with questions regarding appointments and services.
  • Triage calls appropriately and escalate urgent or complex matters to the appropriate staff member.
  • Document telephone messages accurately and ensure timely follow-up.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a calm, professional demeanor during difficult or high-volume situations.
  • Perform insurance verification and eligibility checks prior to appointments and as needed.
  • Review insurance information for accuracy and identify missing, outdated, or incorrect information.
  • Obtain and update patient demographic, insurance, and contact information.
  • Communicate insurance-related information and requirements to patients while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Collect copays, deductibles, balances, or other applicable payments in accordance with office policies.
  • Greet and check in patients/visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
  • Check patients in and out and ensure all required forms, documentation, and information are completed.
  • Coordinate front desk responsibilities while simultaneously maintaining appropriate telephone coverage.
  • Assist with appointment scheduling and maintaining an accurate and organized appointment calendar.
  • Process administrative tasks as assigned.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical/office record system.
  • Follow established procedures for patient privacy, confidentiality, and handling of sensitive information.
  • Communicate effectively with clinical, administrative, billing, and other departments to resolve patient concerns.
  • Assist with outbound calls, appointment reminders, follow-ups, and other call-center campaigns as needed.
  • Maintain knowledge of office services, scheduling procedures, insurance requirements, and frequently asked questions.
  • Support other front desk and administrative functions as needed to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Demonstrate flexibility by rotating between call center and front desk responsibilities based on business needs and call volume.
  • Participate in cross-training and maintain competency in all assigned front desk and call center functions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the patient/customer experience and communicate recurring issues or concerns to management.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Travel to all sites as needed.

Key Performance Expectations
  • Consistently provide professional, friendly, and efficient telephone service.
  • Maintain accuracy when scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, entering information, and documenting calls.
  • Minimize missed calls and ensure callers receive timely and appropriate assistance.
  • Demonstrate the ability to multitask effectively between incoming calls, patients at the front desk, and administrative responsibilities.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, reliability, and teamwork.
  • Be willing and able to work in both the front desk and call center functions, providing coverage wherever needed.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• One (1) year of Data Entry/Medical Office Experience Preferred
• Strong Customer Relations Skills
• Bilingual in (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of Auto insurance as travel may be requested from time to time.

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