Patient Access Representative II

Job TitleEssential Duties And ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Others may be assigned.Greeting customers following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world-class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service, adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.). Scan Protected Health Information, create and file patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services. May also assist with scheduling diagnostic procedures (enters data in scheduling system, provide customer with appointment instructions, other tasks as needed).Educates patients about patient financial liabilities, employs proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performs Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures.Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services, verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, and secures inpatient visit notification to payors. May also assist with scheduling and coordinating post discharge care for patients.Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Minimum typing skills of 35 wpmDemonstrated working knowledge of PC/CRT/printerKnowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferredCustomer service skills and experienceAbility to work in a fast paced environmentAbility to receive and express detailed information through oral and written communicationsCourse in Medical Terminology requiredUnderstanding of Third Party Payor requirements preferredUnderstanding of Compliance standards preferredMust be able to perform essential job duties in at least two Patient Access service areas including ED.Uses proper negotiation techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients/Guarantors.Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy.Must be able to appropriately interpret physician orders, medical terminology and insurance cards while maintaining Conifer Standards of Care.Education / ExperienceInclude minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.High School Diploma or GED required0 â€" 1 year in a Customer Service role.0 â€" 1 year administrative experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area preferredSome college coursework is preferredPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to sit at computer terminal for extended periods of timeOccasionally lift/carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.Frequent prolonged standing, sitting, and walkingOccasionally push a wheelchair to assist patients with mobility problems.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Hospital administrationCan work in patient care locations which include potential exposure to life-threatening patient conditions.OtherMust be available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands.Resolves Physician's office and Patient issues. May experience extreme patient volumes and uncooperative Patients.