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Patient Access Representative

TEKsystems
$18.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, Dubuque
Jul 10, 2025
Description The Patient Access Representative greets patients/family members and obtains and/or verifies demographic, clinical, financial and insurance information in the process of registering patients for service delivery, including the entry of patient/guarantor information in the patient accounting system, collection of patient signatures on all appropriate forms and the imaging/copying of registration documents. Obtains and processes signed physician orders, conducts online insurance eligibility/benefit verification on designated cases, notifies patient/guarantor and collects patient liabilities, and refers appropriate cases to financial counseling for follow-up and consultation. P.A. Representative will provide escort and directional support to patients, family members and visitors. Incumbent will be expected to enhance the patient experience throughout all patient interactions, the majority of which will be face-to-face. Daily Duties: Will be the main point of contact when patients enter the Emergency Department. Looking for great customer service and empathy. Greets patients upon their arrival and enters patient into patient tracking system; distributes patient information according to hospital policy and compliance regulations. Obtains State issued photo ID. Identifies and selects the correct medical record number for patients already listed in the hospital database (master patient index) or creates a new medical record number for unlisted/new patients. Validates and enters patient demographic information and primary care physician information into the hospital information system. Reviews information for accuracy Understands the requirements of various insurance payers including capitation services and obtains insurance referrals, insurance forms, patient financial responsibility forms, and insurance cards. Maintains knowledge of insurance requirements communicated by email, memorandum, educational opportunities, and in-services. Verifies patient insurance and eligibility/benefits at registration, at patient type change and when required. Collects self-pay deposits, co-payments, and deductibles from patients. Identifies any outstanding prior balances from previous visits, notifies patients during financial discussion and requests payment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Customer service experience PREFER: Emergency room experience Patient Access experience EPIC experience Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Dubuque,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.