Patient Access Representative

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Health Services of Long Island, is located in Smithtown, NY on a beautiful 110-acre campus that includes a 290-bed community hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility, and a 60,000 sq. ft. medical office building. SCS is engaged with error reduction initiatives and on a journey to High Reliability.

We have been recognized in superior care in stroke and sepsis patients, have also recently attained Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, and have been designated as the only Baby Friendly hospital in Suffolk County. Job Details Patient Access Rep Responsibilities: Participates in the team approach within Admitting to provide a comprehensive, coordinated and seamless service to patients.

Assists the patient through the registration process, obtains current and accurate demographic and insurance information. Validates status of insurance and determines amount to be covered by private carrier. Makes appropriate referrals to assist the uninsured population. Collects required fees and co-pays. Verifies participation in managed care programs as well as authorization for hospital service with primary care provider.

Schedules all ordered testing for outpatients and pre-surgical encounters.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency required. Associates degree or business school preferred. Minimum of 2 years in a doctor's office or Admitting Dept. preferred. Computer literacy, good keyboard skills, proficiency in medical terminology preferred. Spanish speaking preferred. Salary Range Starting from USD $28.00/Hr.

The salary rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Patient Access Rep Responsibilities: Participates in the team approach within Admitting to provide a comprehensive, coordinated and seamless service to patients. Assists the patient through the registration process, obtains current and accurate demographic and insurance information. Validates status of insurance and determines amount to be covered by private carrier.

Makes appropriate referrals to assist the uninsured population. Collects required fees and co-pays. Verifies participation in managed care programs as well as authorization for hospital service with primary care provider. Schedules all ordered testing for outpatients and pre-surgical encounters.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency required. Associates degree or business school preferred. Minimum of 2 years in a doctor's office or Admitting Dept. preferred. Computer literacy, good keyboard skills, proficiency in medical terminology preferred. Spanish speaking preferred. The salary rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.