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.
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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- Review insurance information for accuracy and identify missing, outdated, or incorrect information.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.
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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.