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Ellenville Regional Hospital

Patient Representative - Full Time, Float

Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellenville, New York, United States, 12428


Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

Gathers and records complete and accurate information to register patients into hospital electronic health records.Recognizes and responds to customer needs. Assists with all inquiries and works to resolve patient issues brought forth.as appropriate.Functions as Hospital switchboard operator.Obtains necessary signatures on consent forms for treatment and payment, in compliance with state, federal, hospital and insurance regulations.Identifies patient co-pay/deductible information Communicates co-pay or deductible information to respective patients. Collects patient co-pays and deductibles.Obtains insurance authorizations for inpatient/observation services.Promotes cooperative relationships with other departments to enhance services to all customers. Is especially supportive of collaborative efforts within patient accounting.Demonstrates excellent organizational skills, ability to manage time and make decisions promptly. Adjusts rapidly to changing situations and demands.Assist in locating correct patient addresses for returned mail generated by the Patient Finance Department.All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Hours: Full Time, Various shifts. Flexibility and weekend shifts required.

Salary: $17.67 - $20.17 per hour based on experience, with a $0.75 per hour float incentive.

Company Overview:

Ellenville Regional Hospital is a non-profit, community focused hospital based in New York's Hudson Valley. We support our local community with health, wellness, specialty services and readily available diagnostic testing. We are centrally located for residents in surrounding areas to access our subacute rehabilitation programs, specialists and ambulatory services. Our healthcare is delivered with compassion and respect based on our commitment to improving our community health through excellence, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies.

Benefits:

Medical Benefits

Health InsuranceDentalVision

Life Insurance - Employer Sponsored, Supplemental Life InsurancePTO

Vacation TimeSick TimePaid HolidaysPersonal TimeBereavement

403(b)Employee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistanceDiscount ProgramVirtual fitness, mindfulness and nutrition appHealthcare Concierge ServiceRequirements

Experience:

Required - 1 year of customer service experience.Preferred - 2 years of customer service experience in a healthcare specific settingEducation:

High School Diploma or equivalent requiredSkills:

Multitasking abilities requiredProficient in Microsoft Office including Word and ExcelProficiency in medical terminology preferredStrong organizational, interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Salary Description

$17.67 - $20.17 with $0.75 float incentive