
Patient Access Representative | Medical Center Emergency Department | 24 hrs/wk
Part-timeFargo, NDPart-time$16.25–23/hrSeen 3w ago
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Job overview
The Patient Access Representative provides extraordinary customer service as the first point of contact, greeting patients, verifying demographics, handling paperwork, collecting payments, and coordinating appointments in a fast‑paced emergency department setting.
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Full job description
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: Evening Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 24.00 Salary Range: $16.25 - $23.00
Department Details
This position is a part-time (48 hours per pay period) role based in the Sanford Medical Center Emergency Department. The position offers a consistent two-week schedule, including every other weekend and three holidays per year.
Week 1 - Wednesday 4:30p-10:30p
Friday 4:30p-11p
Week 2 - Monday 4:30p-10:30p
Wednesday 4:30p-10:30p
Thursday 4:30p-10:30p
Friday 6:30p-10:30p
Saturday & Sunday 2p-10:30p
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced, high-energy environment and thrive while staying actively engaged throughout their shift. Working in a dynamic, patient-facing setting, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. It is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys variety, multitasking, and providing exceptional service in a busy department.
Job Summary
Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good! As a Patient Access Representative, your primary responsibility will be providing extraordinary customer service to patients with every interaction. With being the first point of contact, you will have the opportunity to provide a positive patient experience by creating a welcoming and safe environment, either on the phone or in the clinic. Apply today to learn more about the opportunities available to grow your career at Sanford. REGISTRATION
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Greet patients & verifies demographics
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Creating, scanning & routing documents or electronic forms
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Inform patients what the document is & capture signatures on necessary paperwork
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Establishes and assigns financial responsibility and assists with arrangements while adhering to appropriate policies and procedures
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Collects co-payments, pre-payments, and payments on account balances
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May work through the registration work queue to address and resolve registration errors or denied insurance claims
SCHEDULING
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Work with nursing team & providers to coordinate & schedule appointments to meet patient’s needs, coordinate provider schedule
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Obtain and coordinate referrals & conduct pre-authorization
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Arrange interpreter services
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Check patients in/out
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Operate multi-line phone
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May resolve work queue issues, manage recall and waitlists, & serve as switchboard operator calling codes and paging providers
ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE
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Preparation & coordination of charts
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Organize supporting provider documents
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Initiation & collaboration of patient financial assistance
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Track patient visits & health information management on patient accounts
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Compile, distribute, administer, and score assessments
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Coordination of Telemed appointments
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Reminder calls for appointments
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Hospital admission
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Office duties, such as make copies or send faxes
Summary
Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good! As a Patient Access Representative, your primary responsibility will be providing extraordinary customer service to patients with every interaction. With being the first point of contact, you will have the opportunity to provide a positive patient experience by creating a welcoming and safe environment, either on the phone or in the clinic. Apply today to learn more about the opportunities available to grow your career at Sanford.
Job Description
REGISTRATION
-
Greet patients & verifies demographics
-
Creating, scanning & routing documents or electronic forms
-
Inform patients what the document is & capture signatures on necessary paperwork
-
Establishes and assigns financial responsibility and assists with arrangements while adhering to appropriate policies and procedures
-
Collects co-payments, pre-payments, and payments on account balances
-
May work through the registration work queue to address and resolve registration errors or denied insurance claims
SCHEDULING
-
Work with nursing team & providers to coordinate & schedule appointments to meet patient’s needs, coordinate provider schedule
-
Obtain and coordinate referrals & conduct pre-authorization
-
Arrange interpreter services
-
Check patients in/out
-
Operate multi-line phone
-
May resolve work queue issues, manage recall and waitlists, & serve as switchboard operator calling codes and paging providers
ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE
-
Preparation & coordination of charts
-
Organize supporting provider documents
-
Initiation & collaboration of patient financial assistance
-
Track patient visits & health information management on patient accounts
-
Compile, distribute, administer, and score assessments
-
Coordination of Telemed appointments
-
Reminder calls for appointments
-
Hospital admission
-
Office duties, such as make copies or send faxes
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Post-secondary education helpful.
One year of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Medical terminology helpful; customer service skills essential. Six months' customer service experience desired.
May require BLS for certain locations and/or settings.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [email protected].
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Post-secondary education helpful.
One year of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Medical terminology helpful; customer service skills essential. Six months' customer service experience desired.
May require BLS for certain locations and/or settings.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0271332 Job Function: Revenue Cycle Featured: No
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