Dedicated Patient Access Representative skilled in managing patient admissions, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling. Exceptional communication abilities facilitate professional interactions with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Achieved notable improvements in workflow efficiency and successfully reduced patient wait times while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Access Representative
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
08.2013 - 06.2023
Facilitated patient registration, verifying all required documentation is collected and filed properly.
Initiated application processes to add patients to assistance programs at bedside and followed through until completion.
Responded to patient inquiries regarding billing or financial matters.
Prepared daily reports on registration activities, highlighting areas for improvement.
Explained various admission forms and policies, acquiring signatures for consent.
Processed patient responsibility estimate determined by insurance at pre-registration.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality customer service was delivered.
Facilitated communication between patients, staff members, and third party payers.
Verified documentation methodically to avoid critical errors impacting care delivery and payments for services.
Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic, insurance, and medical information.
Supported emergency department registration during peak times, ensuring rapid patient processing.
Reviewed eligibility responses to assess patient benefit level and prepare estimates.
Processed patient co-pays, deductibles, and other payments, ensuring accurate financial records.
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