Patient Access Rep II

Job Summary

The PAS I is responsible for the registration of patients, preparing accounts for billing, verifying third party insurance and patient demographic information. Collects upfront patient cash, in addition to working in pre-admitting areas and any other services that may relate to the registration function.

Licensure and Certification:

• N/A

Education:

• Minimum High School graduate or GED equivalent

Experience:

• One (1) year minimum in hospital or other setting.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of third party reimbursement.
• Customer service skills.
• Computer literate.
• Self-starter; ability to work individually or within a team.

Physical Demands – Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Job Summary

The PAS II is responsible for pre-registration of patient accounts, preparing patient accounts for billing, verifying third party insurance and patient demographic information, estimating and informing patients of estimated liability. In addition, working in any other services that may relate to the registration of patients and have knowledge of all areas regarding registration.

Licensure and Certification:

• N/A

Education:

• Minimum High School graduate or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Two (2) years minimum in hospital or other health care setting such as a medical office or insurance billing.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of third party reimbursement especially HMO/ PPO.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Customer service skills
• Computers

Physical Demands – Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.