Patient Access Representative Senior - Downtown Richmond

Patient Access Senior Representative

**$1,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply**

The Patient Access Senior Representative demonstrates strong customer service orientation while handling all business functions in an assigned area to include reception, scheduling, and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures. The Patient Access Senior Representative greets patients; 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). The Patient Access Senior Representative also assists with financial counseling and financial clearance, as necessary. This role performs all aspects of the Patient Access Rep position as needed.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment: N/A

Experience Required: Minimum of one (1) year of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare setting. Strong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus in a positive manner in all situations.

Education/Training Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Education/Training Preferred: Associates 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 cross cover all Patient Access functions within the department and/or clinic. Functions in a self-directed manner to accomplish routine activities. Responsible for orienting and training new hires to service area. Notifies supervisor immediately of issues involving violation of VCUHS policies or procedures. Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Provides training, mentorship, and assists in onboarding of new members on the team.

Additional Position Requirements: Depending on the assigned area, may be required to work off-shifts and/or weekend and holidays. May be considered part of essential staffing, depending on the assigned area. Age Specific Groups Served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change