Patient Access Representative

LifePoint Health -  - Responsibilities:
Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions.;
Interviews patients for all pertinent account information and verifies insurance coverage.;
Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy, assigning medical record number if appropriate.;
Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members, ensures all necessary signatures are obtained for treatment.;
Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.