Per Diem Patient Access Representative - Oneonta, NY
Optum
Oneonta, NY
1 month ago
$16.00 - $28.85
Job Description
Join Optum as a Per Diem Patient Access Representative and make a meaningful impact on healthcare. You'll ensure exceptional patient experiences by managing registrations and insurance verification, all while benefiting from comprehensive training and a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Communicates directly with patients and/or families to complete the registration process
Utilizes computer systems to enter and verify patient data
Gathers clinical information and processes referrals
Verifies insurance coverage and creates price estimates
Collects patient co-pays and outstanding balances
Confirms and schedules patient services prior to hospital discharge
Responds to patient inquiries with compassion and respect
Generates and analyzes patient data reports
Maintains knowledge of registration requirements across departments
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED
1+ years of customer service experience
Ability to work per-diem hours (8-16 hours per week)
Ability to work onsite at Fox Hospital facilities
Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience in scheduling and authorizations
Healthcare experience and clinical knowledge
Ability to work night and weekend hours
Benefits & Perks
$2,000 sign-on bonus for external applicantsComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution