Patient Access Representative

divh2Patient Access Representative/h2pSchedule: Part-Time, Nights/ppPosition Summary:/ppRegisters/pre-registers patients to receive medical services in clinic, laboratory, inpatient, outpatient or emergency department. Obtains demographic information, validates insurance, and receives/post payments. Adheres to necessary regulatory requirements. Answers and/or refers questions received from patients, visitors, and staff to appropriate department. Performs various related clerical functions. Always shows respect and value for our customer and projects an image of professionalism./ppAccountabilities:/polliPerform a variety of face-to-face registration, pre-registration, walk in outpatient scheduling, and collection functions for all patients including self-pay patients./liliUtilize electronic insurance verification system to verify insurance benefits and determine copay and/or coinsurance for the patients services; ask all eligible patients for copay and/or coinsurance to meet monthly Point of Service goals./liliContacts patients via phone for necessary information pertaining to registration, billing and financial responsibility via our pre-registration process./liliAssists patients at time of service with general benefit and financial responsibility inquires and posts payments to patient accounts as appropriate./liliManages time effectively to perform complete registration questionnaires while meeting departmental productivity standards in compliance with system productivity policies. Uses time to complete other departmental duties when patients cannot be registered./liliMaintains high attention to detail by reviewing all work for completeness and accuracy in compliance with system quality assurance policies. Completes registrations to meet department accuracy standards for error-free work as demonstrated on the monthly KPI (Key Performance Indicators)./liliUnderstand basic Registration processes and provide feedback to management on issues that impede timeliness or quality of Registration and work with management to resolve./liliIndependently review assigned reports/work queues to ensure goals and deadlines are met./liliMaintains current knowledge of insurance requirements communicated by email, memorandum, educational matrices and in-services./liliSeeks assistance from Financial Counselors when needed to maintain patient flow while resolving financial issues. Communicates effectively with service delivery areas when unresolved financial issues threaten appointment schedules./liliRespects the rights and dignity of all patients. Provides and maintains patient privacy at all times. Is compliant with HIPAA guidelines and privacy practices, patient confidentiality and patient rights./liliEscorts customer/employees to their requested location when possible. (Site Specific)./liliImmediately approaches a customer or employee who seems lost and offers assistance./liliTakes ownership of a customers problem. Ensures the matter is resolved in a timely manner if able or exculpate to the appropriate department./liliFunctions as a team member to organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete daily work requirements:/liulliComplies with changes in duties and assignments in a positive and cooperative manner./liliAdjusts to peaks in workload: demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change./liliCompletes assignments in appropriate time frames./liliOffers assistance to co-workers to ensure completion of all assigned duties as necessary./liliPerforms duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision or direction./li/ulliDemonstrates a positive, supportive, respectful and helpful attitude in interactions with all department customers (patients, physicians, visitors and other healthcare team members)./liliAssist management with training new staff as necessary./liliOther duties as assigned./li/olpPreferred / Required Qualifications:/ppEducation: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent./ppSkills: Must demonstrate excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills in a fast paced environment. Must be able to input and retrieve information from a computer, operate a calculator, fax machine and copier. Must have previous experience with computers and office applications. Must be able to move about office and between work stations. Must be able to occasionally lift, move and carry moderately heavy materials. Must demonstrate commitment to exceptional customer service. Must have strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task. Must be able to read and speak the English language. Having experience or basic knowledge of health insurance plans and medical terminology is preferred but not required./ppYears of Experience: Preferred to have at least 1 year experience in medical registration, customer service or collection. Preferred to have 1 year Customer Service experience./ppWorking Conditions:/ppWearing Personal Protective Equipment: To include face mask and goggles (if applicable) as recommended by the CDC. Physical Demands: Occasionally lifts/carries/pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Frequent, prolonged standing/walking/sitting./p/div