Patient Access Representative

DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?The admissions registrar acts as the initial contact for patients and family to the Admissions Department/Ambulatory Surgery Facility. Verifies and registers patients in the SMS system. Explains all forms used and securing signatures on consents, authorization and financial agreement forms. Verifies and pre-certifies patient’s insurance information and ensures that information for billing is complete and accurate. Directs patient to the appropriate clinical area/nursing unit. Answers incoming calls to Admissions and performs required reception duties.Certifications/Degree Requirements, Skill Sets, Minimum Experience Required:· High school diploma or equivalent required.· Demonstrated coursework with Medical Terminology· Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a healthcare environment with direct patient contact· Previous registration experience with a thorough understanding of third party insurance coverage· Successful completion of SMS/IDX certification· Essential understanding of computer data entry in Windows environment· Available to work rotating and flexible schedules· Excellent verbal and written skills· Maintains a professional appearance· Consistently demonstrates a high degree of customer service skillsWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.REQNUMBER: 231636