Patient Access Representative I Float

Essential Functions:
-Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner.
-Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information, as well as enter information into systems
-Schedule appointments and confirm patient information
-Explain insurance and billing policies/procedures to patients
-Process payments and provide receipts
-Obtain pre-authorization for procedures as needed
-Handle patient questions, concerns and issues, while escalating any complex or difficult situations to patient access senior staff or manager

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
admitting, scheduling, registration, or insurance verification experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification procedures preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic computer proficiency.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.