Patient Access Rep, Physician Practice Support, SUPPLEMENTAL VARYING SHIFTS

QUALIFICATIONS Required: Medical or clerical experience; 50 wpm keyboard skills; Excellent spelling, math, problem solving skills; Filing skills; telephone skills; data entry: Ability to work independently and with co-workers as well as communicate effectively with patients and professionals; and Ability to prioritize, organize, and attend to detail. Preferred: Medical terminology, and limited ICD-9 coding knowledge. TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Medium physical demand level capabilities required. Must be able to accommodate fast, efficient pace. Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push a wheelchair up to 250 pounds. Assist a patient in and out of a chair, wheelchair, or from an automobile and be able to ride in an elevator. with Good hearing and legible handwriting. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs department patient and visitor reception, and directs patient to the appropriate location. Obtains and verifies insurance and billing information. Able to accurately process information for all insurance types as well as have the ability to obtain the necessary information for insurance types that are not familiar. Audits charts daily for completeness and accuracy. Completes follow-ups within the designated time required. Forwards follow-ups that need to be completed to the appropriate person. Prepares paperwork used during patient care in a timely manner. Maintains >95% accuracy.