Patient Access Representative at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient admission, Registration, Insurance verification, Scheduling, Data collection, Customer service, Financial counseling, Point of service collections, Work queue management, Communication, Documentation, Healthcare administration

Industry

Description

Overview Shift: Full-time Nights 11pm-7am M/W/Th/F We’re seeking a Patient Access Representative to support a smooth, accurate, and welcoming experience for patients and visitors. This role plays a key part in patient admission, registration, insurance verification, and scheduling, ensuring every interaction is efficient and compliant with financial and insurance requirements. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Accurately collect, analyze, and record demographic, insurance, financial, and clinical data in the system, ensuring all required documentation is complete. Maintain strong knowledge of insurance plans and verification processes. Answer and route phone calls professionally; take accurate messages. Educate patients on financial obligations, including point of service (POS) collections and estimates. Assist with patient selfservice registration processes. Monitor and manage multiple work queues to ensure timely workflow. Refer patients who need financial assistance with their clinic/hospital bills to a Financial Advocate Schedule walk in procedures and collaborate with central scheduling regarding other needs Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: At least two years of customer service or healthcare related experience is preferred. License/Certification: None

Responsibilities

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for managing patient admission, registration, and insurance verification processes. They also educate patients on financial obligations and coordinate scheduling for hospital procedures.