Patient Access Representative- Specialty Clinic/Outpatient Lab at Alomere Health – Alexandria, Minnesota

Job Posting TitlePatient Access Representative: Specialty Clinic/Outpatient LabJob DescriptionDepartment: Alexandria Clinic Patient Access

Employment Status

Full Time (1.0), 80 hours per pay period

Benefit Status: Full-time

Benefits Include:

Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance planRetirement Savings Please see more details about our benefits here: Jobs in Alexandria, MN - Alomere Health

Hours (Must be Available to Work)

Primary hours: Monday thru Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pmNo WeekendsPosition Objective

The Patient Access Representative is primarily responsible for serving patients’ needs by scheduling appointments for a variety of primary and specialty providers. They will also support the registration of new patients and check in and check out patients for appointments. The person in this position must have strong computer skills, along with the ability to learn new protocols and incorporate them into the current workflow.

Essential Responsibilities

Patient Registration

Gather all needed demographic information and enter/update guarantor information Update existing and new insurances using software program to verify insurance statusObtain necessary signatures from patients and update when needed while following compliance requirements in providing patient right’s information as wantedScan in all needed identification documents and insurance cards Collect copays and payments as requiredChecking Patients In and Out

Read all appointment notes and messages to ensure paperwork is given to patients and unique situations are addressed following station and provider protocols Follow billing protocols outlined by Patient Accounts ServicesReview insurance eligibility responses and make needed insurance updatesFollow Provider instructions in regard to follow up visits, labs, and imaging when provided Provide every patient with a thorough summary of their visitScheduling

Answer calls in a friendly and professional manner Schedule appointments utilizing cheat sheets to ensure accuracy Schedule lab and imaging appointments and use EPIC (medical record software) messaging to request needed orders from Provider nurse pools Reschedule missed, bumped, or cancelled appointments as directed by nursing/provider protocolsNotify nurses of additions or cancellations on same day schedule for speciality providersNotify Account Services on alert directs or as appropriate Manage MyChart patient scheduling requests and direct scheduling; ensure accuracy of appointment for provider and insurance guidelines Manage work queues to ensure patients are contacted and scheduled for needed appointments Required Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent Preferred Qualifications

Prior healthcare experienceMedical Secretarial training, medical terminology, or related experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong customer service skills when interacting with all patients, family members, and healthcare teamKnowledge in computer software, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to remain professional, calm, and maintain a caring composure when faced with difficult or stressful situations in a higher acuity patient setting-Ability to multi-task with emphasis on accuracy and patient privacy Ability to learn new procedures and protocols while incorporating them into current workflowsStrong communication and organizational skills and pay attention to detail

Union Position

No