Patient Service Representative - Patient Access

Responsible and accountable for the coordination of information and support needed for the flow of patients in the Swedish Medical Center and Emergency Department environment.

Provides front line customer service including reception and Registration.

Responsible for the interviewing of patients and family to obtain required demographic and financial data, completing consents, escorting/directing patients and collecting valuables and deposits.

Initial contact for any patients/visitors with general billing, insurance or collection questions/concerns.

Assists patients requesting financial assistance through financial aid programs, processing all necessary paperwork, serves as a conduit to the appropriate staff to assist patients in determining alternate sources of coverage for hospital stays including payment arrangements for private pay accounts.

Serves as the POS team expert to facilitate all aspects of registration functions for patients during their hospitalization.

Coordinates coverage issues with the Physician Offices and the POS team members, is accountable for assuring timely and accurate patient information flow.

Participates in quality improvement activities of the Medical Center and Emergency Department.

Performs other special project assignments as directed.

Flexible in working occasional unscheduled shifts or portions of shifts due to urgent situations and or sick calls/assists in finding coverage for absences as needed.

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• Associate's Degree
• 2 years' experience in a medical setting with inpatient or outpatient admitting.
• Patient Registration or financial counseling or insurance and medical terminology experience.

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