Job Summary

**The primary work site location for this position will be:

Health Care for the Homeless (HCHP) - Star of Hope Cornerstone - 2575 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051.

Occasional travel may be required between other HCHP locations near Downtown Houston, depending on operational needs.**

Patient Access Representative is primarily responsible for completing an efficient and organized registration, admission and insurance verification of all inpatients and outpatients. Excellent customer service and ensure that accurate information is collected. Informs patients and assures they are aware of their rights as determined by HIPAA regulations and Harris Health System policy. Ensures all accounts contain comprehensive and accurate data to provide for timely billing and optimal reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.

Work Experience: 1 year in customer service oriented environment.

Communication Skills:
a) Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
b) Writing/Composing Reports

Proficiencies:
a) PC
b) MS Word

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
a) Mathematics
b) Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities: People Interaction

Work Schedule:
a) Weekends
b) Flexible
c) Eligible for Telecommute
d) Overtime
e) Travel

Other Special Requirements

Other Requirements: Able to work with little supervision, handle stressful situations and have excellent people skills. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of language of caring principles. Able to handle detail work accurately and rapidly. Must be able to effectively multi-task.

Equipment Operated: Must have PC skills