Patient Access Representative - ER

Location:

Spirit Lake, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Position Highlights

Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM with rotating weekends & holidays.

Join the team at Lakes Regional Healthcare!

Award Winning Health Care: We take our work seriously and are proud to be in the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics and Chartis Center for Rural Health since 2019, in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, to earn the Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2022 by Healthgrades, and the list goes on.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission & values in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking a Patient Access Representative to deliver the best possible service promoting the aide in LRH’s Admitting Team and LRH.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the reception and registration of Emergency Department patients, including patient interviews and insurance verification, explanation of hospital policies regarding visitation, payment for charges, and services available. Screens visitors and releases patient condition information when authorized. Handles routine patient inquiries and problems. Emphasis on excellent customer service skills as well as attention to detail. Familiarity with multiline phone systems preferred.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous switchboard experience and knowledge of hospital systems preferred. Qualified candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, experience with medical terminology, advanced computer skills and excellent customer service.