Patient Access Representative, Full Time, Mid Shifts

Job Summary Responsible for effectively processing patient registrations by verifying, updating and collecting demographic and financial data for all applicable departments within the hospital. Additional Information Greet and direct patients and visitors to appropriate nursing units and departments. Obtain, verify and update all patient demographic and regulatory data, utilizing a variety of tools, software and websites. Educate patients on financial responsibility and potential solutions. Obtain signatures and distributes forms including: General Consent, Patient Rights, NoPP, IMM, COB, ABN, etc.) Responsible for knowledge and accurate use and execution of policies and procedures, supporting tools, software and websites. Responsible for knowledge and accurate use of CMS guidelines including: HIPAA, EMTALA, MSP, etc. Works effectively with fellow co-workers and all other hospital departments. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external). Meets performance standards established by leadership, including but not limited to registration quality, point of service collections, confidentiality and customer service. Performs other duties as assigned. Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to discuss and collect patient financial responsibility Ability to work within various environments including: Emergency Dept, Central Reg, Bedside Reg, etc. Ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task Medical terminology and/or insurance knowledge Bilingual; Spanish-speaking preferred. Education/Experience/Licence/Technical/Other: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred Software/Hardware: Microsoft Office and/or Medical Systems (e.g., Meditech) What Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital? Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time. Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including: Cardiac American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018 American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018 Bariatric American College of Surgeons/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center BCBS â€" Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018 Neurology Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018 Women's Services American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016 Hyperbaric Unit Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017 Laboratory Services/Blood Bank Certificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist #J-18808-Ljbffr Hialeah Hospital