Patient Access Representative - Rehab & Cancer Center - Community Memorial at VCU Health

South Hill, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Scheduling, Registration, Insurance Verification, Financial Counseling, Clerical Activities, Microsoft Office, Medical Terminology, Data Entry, Typing, Problem Solving, Communication, Attention to Detail, Multi-tasking, Time Management, Self-directed

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

**$1,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply** The Patient Access Representative provides quality customer service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians and co-workers, ensuring that everyone will be treated courteously, quickly and with respect. This position establishes and maintains an environmental control plan, coordinates materials management for the department, assists in monitoring clinic activities and provides supervision of clerical activities. The Patient Access Representative handles all business functions in an assigned area to include reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures. This position also secures the appropriate patient information; ensures that registration data is correct and accurate; validates insurance eligibility, enters information into appropriate systems and collects co-pay (if applicable), and assists with financial counseling and financial clearance, as necessary. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Previous experience with computers, Microsoft Office software and navigating the Internet. Previous experience keyboarding with the ability to type 40 words per minute. Experience PREFERRED: Work experience with medical insurance, HMO, managed care, electronic medical billing/order entry/registration systems, and appointment scheduling. Previous work experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology. Education/training REQUIRED: High school graduate or GED Education/training PREFERRED: Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field from an accredited program. Independent action(s) required: Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision: being self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedures that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the clinical coordinator or designee promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue. Performs daily activities with minimal supervision. Notifies supervisor of issues involving violation of VCUHS policies or procedures. Functions in a self-directed manner to accomplishments of routine activities. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Depending on assignment, may be required to work off-shifts and/or weekend and holidays. Incumbents may be considered essential depending on departmental assignment. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Responsibilities

The Patient Access Representative provides quality customer service to patients and handles business functions such as reception, scheduling, and registration. They also ensure accurate patient information and assist with financial counseling as necessary.