Patient Access Representative I
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Access Representative - Part Time Rotating schedule
Job description
The Patient Access Rep is responsible for all aspects of the patient registration process, including: verifying the patient identity and selecting the correct patient record, reviewing schedules and physician orders to register the patient for the appropriate service, scanning important documents such as insurance cards, ID's, Living Wills, and POAs and verifying and entering the patient's demographic and insurance information in the electronic health record. Explain and complete complex regulatory and compliance documents and adhere to all applicable privacy and compliance standards. They will explain and collect co-payments, deposits and outstanding balances, and perform transactions securely. Greet patients and families, answer questions, and ensure the patients arrive to the appropriate service area at the right time. May also perform scheduling, pre-admission and discharge duties and provide supervision and patient information updates to families in waiting rooms.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree can be considered in lieu of two years of experience
Certification/Licensure
- No specific certification or licensure requirements
Experience
- Customer Service OR Data Entry - 2 years (Required)
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer keyboarding skills (Preferred)
- Knowledge of third party payers, ICD-9/ CPT coding and medical terminology (Preferred)
- Interpersonal skills
- Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
Extensive training provided for entry-level candidates and opportunities for advancement provided.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Customer Service OR Data Entry - 2 years (Required)
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer keyboarding skills (Preferred)
- Knowledge of third party payers, ICD-9/ CPT coding and medical terminology (Preferred)
- Interpersonal skills
- Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.