Patient Access Representative

Patient Access Representative – Westerly Hospital

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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Patient Access Representative are usually the first people to meet/greet patients. As the ‘Face’ of the hospital, it is critical that Patient Access Representative
1) present a welcoming and receptive demeanor to patients, visitors, and staff, and
2) insure that every patient registered for care is properly identified. Processes patient payments on accounts at cash window; handles inquiries from patients or their representatives at cash window and/or refers them to appropriate Patient Account Representatives; performs daily cash receipt deposit functions.

• Quality
  • Achieve and maintain a Department registration information completeness/accuracy of 95% as defined and measured on the individual work plan.
• Support customer satisfaction initiatives as defined in the annual individual work plan.
  • External Customers (Patients, Families, Guests, Visitors):
• Finance
  • Facilitate Time of Service (TOS) Collection as directed by Hospital and Department policy and procedures and meet all TOS standards as defined by the individual work plan.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards.
  • All required safety education programs have been attended.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patient, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
  • Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by supervisor.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or G.E.D. required. B.S./ B.A. or A.A. degree, or some college preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in a professional setting with customer service responsibility preferred.
• License: A.A.H.A.M. Certification as Certified Patient Accounts Technician (C.P.A.T.) preferred. Continuous demonstration of team orientation and customer focused behaviors.
• Additional Information:
  Set schedule with varied hours. Alternate weekends required. Schedule includes Second shifts in Emergency Department and alternate Sundays.

Requisition

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care