Patient Access Administrator
Hanger, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Sheridan • Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide the highest level of customer service to patients, fellow employees and referral sources through the coordination and administration of the “front office” activities.
- Accurately obtain all patient information and insurance information while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and established Company policies and compliance programs.
- Maintain excellent customer service relationships with patients and referral sources.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient files, ensuring compliance with Hanger Policies.
- Ensure the privacy and security of protected health information per HIPAA rules.
- Assist with patient follow-up as directed.
- Assist with quality assurance to ensure patient satisfaction with Patient Care Center (PCC) services as necessary.
- Enter patient demographics and insurance verifications as appropriate.
- Efficiently manage multiple phone lines.
- Record written documentation that is clear, concise, and accurate.
- File all patient charts and other documentation, following established guidelines.
- Coordinate scheduling of practitioner schedules to ensure proper coverage of patient appointments and out-of-office calls.
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Be at minimum a good fit for the job, as determined by the Talent Sorter assessment preferred.
- Less than one year of customer service, administrative or related experience required.
- Experience in a receptionist position or experience with medical front office procedures preferred.
- Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
- Strong interpersonal, oral (including telephone) and written communication skills.
- Ability to key 30 words per minute with accuracy required.
- Understanding of Alpha filing system.
- Understanding of medical reimbursement and terminology and an understanding of front office (receptionist) duties preferred.
- Ability to use a computer, including Windows-based software and e-mail.
- Ability to use all necessary office equipment, facsimile machines, calculator, postage machine, copier, etc.
Benefits
- 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
- PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
customer serviceadministrative skillsmedical front office procedurespatient information managementinsurance verificationdata entryalpha filing systemmedical reimbursementscheduling coordinationdocumentation accuracy
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationmulti-taskingattention to detailcustomer relationship managementteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
high school diplomavalid driver’s license