[Hiring] Patient Access Representative Lead @Mass General Brigham

Role Description

Responsible for ensuring that all necessary information is accurately collected and recorded. Will work to provide a positive patient experience while obtaining the information necessary to facilitate patient care and billing processes. Leads support staff by functioning as a go-to for day-to-day questions, assists with staff scheduling and providing daily assignments, trains staff, and provides input for performance evaluation.

Essential Functions

• Leads staff by providing daily assignments, resolving daily questions/challenges, and supporting staff development.
• Trains and mentors patient access staff and provides input to managers regarding staff performance.
• Greet patients and provide them with exceptional customer service and support.
• Schedule appointments, pre-register patients, and process patient information accurately and efficiently.
• Respond to patient inquiries, resolve issues, and provide information about healthcare services and insurance coverage.
• Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential and secure, in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and policies and apply them in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred.
• Registration, Admissions, Billing or related experience 3-5 years required.
• Knowledge of patient access procedures, healthcare regulations, and insurance coverage.
• Excellent customer service skills, including active listening, empathy, and effective communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.

Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.