Patient Access Representative - Internal Med - East Side Clinic

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Full Time Non-Clinical Des Moines, IA, US

13 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $15.50 To $23.25 Hourly

As a Patient Access Representative I, you will be responsible for ensuring a positive and seamless experience for patients and visitors at the front desk of PHC medical or dental clinics. You will be the first point of contact, providing exceptional customer service as you greet patients, complete the registration process, assist with financial screenings, schedule appointments, and help patient access appropriate support resources.

This role ensures efficient front office operations by managing the reception area, supporting revenue cycle processes, and collaborating closely with the care team. You will contribute to the improvement of clinic workflows and patient satisfaction by proactively addressing scheduling needs and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The Patient Access Representative position is a great way to gain hands‑on experience that is useful for advancing in healthcare roles.

In this position, you will be based at East Side Clinic
- Internal Medicine in Des Moines and scheduled Monday 8 AM - 5 PM. This position is not typically scheduled for evenings or weekends; however, this position is eligible for a $5.00 per hour shift differential if working a 3-hour shift either on a Saturday or after 5 PM on a weekday. You may be asked to float to other PHC clinics on occasion.

Mileage reimbursment and out-of-town bonus may apply.

Takes actions to create a positive customer experience for internal and external customers. Greets visitors, offering prompt and friendly service to those entering the building, calling on the phone, or through electronic messages in a professional and timely manner to ensure their needs are met. Manages the waiting area. Ensures the reception area and waiting room is clean and tidy. Maintains visitor log.

Provides and collects visitor badges.

Accurately documents messages and communicates to the appropriate individual.

Schedules patient appointments for medical and/or dental clinics, identifying and correcting inaccuracies.

Completes accurate registration per the medical and/or dental clinic patient registration workflows paying particular attention to patient phone number, address, household income, homeless status, and guarantor.

Accurately loads insurance into the patient’s registration, ensuring insurance name and r are correct. Utilizes Real Time Eligibility (RTE) to confirm active insurance eligibility.

Ensures a consistent revenue cycle process in a medical or dental clinic. Maintains knowledge about enrollment and verification processes for medical or dental services at PHC.

Performs insurance verification prior to patient appointments to confirm active coverage for the visit. Helps patients apply for the sliding fee program. Refers patients to Patient Service Specialists for Medicaid, Marketplace and/or other platforms.

Helps patients apply for the sliding fee program.

Collects and processes patient payments and applies payment to the correct visit. Manages assigned cash box per established protocols.

Scans all acquired patient documentation and accurately indexes into electronic health records.

Monitors patient schedules in the medical and/or dental scheduling system to ensure optimization. Contacts patients due for recalls to fill the schedule, as assigned. Identifies if a patient appointment is running behind and keeps the patient informed. Offers appropriate resources to assist patients in overcoming barriers in making or keeping their appointment (e.g., telehealth, referral to family support workers).

Collaborates with Patient Care Team members and supports efficient clinic operations by following established workflows. Participates in activities designed to improve patient satisfaction and organizational performance. Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve the patient experience.

Performs other duties as…