Patient Access Representative

Job Summary:

The Patient Access Representative, under close supervision, will be responsible for answering inbound calls, scheduling, rescheduling and canceling patient appointments as required. Providing instructions to patients to ensure that they are prepared for examinations and procedures as well as confirming patient appointments. This job is expected to have great communication skills and provide extraordinary customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greets callers in a professional and welcoming manner, field questions, and assist in making patient appointments.

• Screens and routes inbound calls in a timely manner; creates telephone encounters as necessary.

• Performs patient intake/referral process; appropriately scheduling appointments according to scheduling algorithm/protocols.

• Performs scheduling of new and/or follow-up patient visits.

• Communicates appointment details with patients, provides necessary instructions, and appropriately answers questions.

• Performs scheduling and pre-registration process for appointments within the ambulatory setting, including, but not limited to confirming, cancelling, and rescheduling appointments, as needed.

• Abides by organizational and HIPAA guidelines, privacy practices, patient confidentiality, and patient rights.

• Obtains accurate collection of patient demographics, insurance coverage, and other relevant information.

• Promotes and assists patients/families in signing up for MyChart (Patient Portal).

• Functions as a liaison between patients, families, clinical care teams, staff, and community provider offices.

• Responsible for meeting telephone system metrics and any other productivity standards set by the department, which may include length of call, length of answer time, and number of calls taken within a specific period.

• Maintains patient information and documentation in electronic medical record.

• Supports departmental performance improvement goals.

• Supports quality care through compliance with departmental and organizational policies and guidelines, and external agency guidelines, standards, or regulations.

• Engages in strong communication, acts as team player in supporting mission and vision of organization, and abides by organization's core values.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under general supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

Additional Education Information

• None

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• No licensure/certification/registration required

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Office Environment)

Standing: 75%

Walking: 75%

Sitting: 50%

Lifting 0-25 lbs: 25%

Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs: 25%

Carrying 25-75 lbs: 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 50%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 50%

Climbing: 50%

Bending/Stooping: 75%

Kneeling: 50%

Crouching/Crawling: 50%

Reaching: 75%

Talking: 75%

Hearing: 75%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%

Keyboard Data Entry: 75%

Running: 25%

Vision: Depth Perception: 75%

Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%

Vision: Seeing Far: 75%

Vision: Seeing Near: 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: Low-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.