Patient Access Representative

Georgetown Community HospitalER Registration / PRN (as needed)Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Georgetown Community Hospital is an acute care hospital with 75-beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services.From our bariatrics to women's services to radiology, we have a wide range of services serve our community.Where We Are:Georgetown is a small town bursting with charm in the midst of Kentucky Horse Country and is the true birthplace of bourbon. We are proud to be Kentucky's fastest growing city and home to a diverse list of adventures for all including petting a thoroughbred champion, feeling the thunder of a new engine roar to life, and strolling along a bustling Victorian-era downtown with architectural charm and locally-owned shops, restaurants, craft breweries and a bourbon distillery.Why Choose Us:* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  
• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
  
• Professional development opportunities
  
• And much more€¦
  

Summary:* Collects patient demographic and insurance information for outpatient services. Collects insurance, co-pay, and deductibles at Point of Service. Quickly and efficiently expedites the registration process. Provides a positive first impression of the hospital to the public.

• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
  
• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
  
• Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
  
• Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
  
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up
  

Minimum Qualifications:Education / Experience:Education: High School Diploma or GED, Preferred*
Associate's Degree, Preferred*

• Certifications
  
• Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually.
  

Required Skills* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:Georgetown Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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