Patient Access Representative Associate

Patient Access Representative Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.This position is for a Patient Access Representative at St Francis in Shakopee, MN. The shift is day/evening, 8-hour shifts, every other weekend rotation, and 0.5 FTE (40 hours every two-week pay period).The job summary includes greeting and welcoming patients in person, providing a standard registration process by collecting demographic and financial data and entering information into electronic medical record. Principle responsibilities include:Greets and welcomes patient in person.Collects demographic and insurance information.Checks in or interviews patient to complete appropriate paperwork.Directs patient to their appointment or procedure.May assist in scheduling add-on appointments.Verifies eligibility and benefits information for payers and interprets results.Obtains signatures from patients as needed.Collects co-pay or deductibles and respond to questions regarding financial assistance programs available.Refers complex questions as needed.Uses resources, tools and procedures to complete accounts in assigned work queues.Assists patient in completion of request for information forms and submits to appropriate department.May gather medical record information from all departments for collection.May mentor new staff.Other duties as assigned.Required qualifications include being 16 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, 0 to 2 years of customer service experience, 0 to 2 years of general office experience, and 0 to 2 years of experience using computer including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 0 to 2 years of knowledge of the components of revenue cycle and health care insurance.Physical demands include light work: lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently.Pay range is $21.15 to $30.80 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.Allina Health offers a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members. Benefits include medical/dental, PTO/time away, retirement savings plans, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, voluntary benefits (vision, legal, critical illness), tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education as applicable, student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer.