Patient Access Representative
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The Patient Access Representative I (PAR I) is primarily responsible for scheduling ultrasound and X-ray appointments. This role provides courteous and professional assistance to patients and physician offices during the scheduling and registration process for diagnostic imaging procedures. Key responsibilities include gathering and verifying accurate demographic, insurance, and billing information; scheduling appointments; entering imaging orders; and ensuring all related tasks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner. PAR I plays a critical role in supporting a positive patient experience and ensuring seamless coordination between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Location:
Mt. Laurel, NJ / Hybrid
Work from home eligibility based on performance and business needs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Champion the Lumexa Way in daily activities
Ensures accuracy of patient data entered into the electronic medical record system
Schedules and confirms ultrasound (US) and X-ray (XR) appointments Enters all appointment dates and times into the computerized scheduling system.
Employees hired before October 2026 may still be required to enter orders for all imaging modalities if needed.
Employees hired before October 2026 may still be required to schedule appointments for all imaging modalities, if needed.
“Communicates to patient or patient representative any financial responsibility
Explains exams/procedures, preparation instructions and location directions to patients and provider office staff
Acts as a liaison for center operations and centralized authorizations department (i.e., CAD, etc.) as a supportive partner for centralized services
Contacts referring provider offices to obtain exam orders if necessary
Handles patient and provider calls (inbound and outbound) via telephone softphone application in a courteous and helpful manner.
Calmly handles patient experience and customer service issues, escalating to leadership when appropriate
Other duties as assigned per business need
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
1-3+ years related health care scheduling for multiple locations, medical terminology, physician billing and/or medical reception/medical office experience preferred.
Call center or phone experience preferred.
Previous customer service background required.
Experience working with a computerized scheduling system preferred.
Bilingual preferred
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