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Responsibilities When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada. Website: This Patient Access Representative position is a per diem opportunity. The primary functions of the Patient Access Representative are to schedule, greet, pre-register and/or register patients in a courteous and professional manner, verify insurance benefits and check for authorization, pre-certification, notice of admission, physician order accuracy, and medical necessity. The position also obtains patients signatures for required forms, runs estimates, and collects patient financial responsibility when required. The position is responsible for providing professional, high quality customer service, timely resolution to customer problems, and coordination of services to all customers. The position communicates revenue cycle related issues to patients and hospital colleagues. The position rotates into various areas of the Patient Access Department including the Emergency Room and may work a variety of shifts. Direct supervision given. Specific/detailed instructions provided. Job Duties/Responsibilities:Acknowledges patients/patients' families/visitors in a courteous and pleasant manner as they arrive in the department and immediately processes necessary information to eliminate patient wait times. Escorts or provides escort for patients when necessary. Directs patients to the appropriate areas.Utilizes appropriate and professional verbal communication skills when conversing with patients and other internal and external customers on the telephone and in person to convey a high level of personal attention and promote customer satisfaction. Promotes efficiency and accurate processing of departmental information by utilizing professional communication skills with the department director, patient access team members, as well as other Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center personnel and physicians. Benefits for full and part time employees: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various relatedservices located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Bridget Gomez, Senior Recruiter @ bridget.gomez@uhsinc.com Qualifications Job requirements: High School Graduate requiredHealthcare experience preferredPatient registration experience preferred EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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