JOB SUMMARY:Under general supervision, the Patient Access Representative secures and provides appropriate medical business information to and from patient families/guardians and funding sources. In your role you will interpret, identify, communicate and detail information by way of: registration, scheduling and/or acquiring authorizations for patient services in a dynamic team environment. You will have the opportunity to make a difference every day by the duties you perform.SKILLS REQUIRED:
Listens well and devotes full attention to patients and medical professionals alike
Detailed and empathetic as the job involves dealing with people who are critically ill or injured
The ability to remain calm, even under the most stressful of situations
Communicates well, both orally and in writing
The ability to maintain confidentiality
Possesses a basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures
Resourcefulness
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma, G.E.D. or EquivalentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Associate's Degree1 year of Healthcare ExperienceExperience with Epic or other EMR systemsExperience with payment collection effortsBilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages that meet business needs of the departmentThe expected hiring range for this position is $20.96 to $28.81Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.EOE including disability/vet