Patient Access Rep

Patient Access Representative (Full Time)

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The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre‑admitting and admitting patients to the hospital, either during a face‑to‑face interview or over the phone. This position verifies insurance benefits, provides estimates for services, obtains ABN forms, and collects money at the time of service. The role requires exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as compassionate and professional communication with patients and hospital staff.

Experience or training in a healthcare office setting and customer relations. Must possess a high‑school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, departments, and the public; prioritize work and meet deadlines; handle multiple tasks simultaneously; focus in a busy environment; use common computer systems and business software.

• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information concerning the personal, financial, medical, or employment status of a patient and their families.
• Admit patients by accurately interviewing them, obtaining all demographic and insurance information in a timely manner, and typing this information into Evident software.
• Explain insurance benefits, deductibles, co‑insurance, and discounts to patients at the time of service.
• Educate patients on the financial policies of the hospital and direct them to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Understand payors with whom the hospital is contracted for managed care discounts, billing, and out‑of‑state Medicaid patients.
• Collect patient payments.

$18.90 – $22.00 per hour, DOE.

Occasionally (0–33 %): standing, changing position, reaching across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0–20 lb), carrying (0–20 lb), pushing/pulling (20–50 lb). Frequently (34–66 %): walking, sitting, handling, fingering. Continuously (37–100 %): see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance.

Shift: day. 8–10 hour shifts. Status: full time.

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: all active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a full‑time or part‑time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire. Full‑time staff are automatically enrolled in a 401A plan as of the date of hire. Life and AD&D insurance: all active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Short‑term and long‑term disability: all active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Entry level

Full time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Crested Butte, CO. Salary: $18.00–$22.05 per hour. Posted 3 weeks ago.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no Final date to receive applications for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.