Patient Access Rep

**Summary:**Responsible for the registration of all patients' accessing services at System with emphasis on patient access/satisfaction, insurance/demographic verification and accuracy, and point of service collection, while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism and ethics continuously.**Responsibilities:*** Is responsible for accurate registration of all System patient's while maintaining regulatory and functional knowledge of all information required to register patient types in database which ensures timely & accurate reporting/billing.* Is responsible for distribution of patient related materials and obtaining patient or designee's signature on all necessary consents, permits, financial forms, as well as charity application, when applicable.* Is responsible for collection of patient owed cost sharing amounts (copays, deductibles, coinsurance, full costs {non-covered/self-pay}) in accordance with Service Standards as well as referring patient to financial assistance department, when applicable. End of day cash out procedure applies. Documentation of all collection of co-pays is mandatory.* Is responsible for order entry, including but not limited to Observation, Laboratory, Radiology, Therapy and/or Physicians services as applicable to assigned area. Proper reconciliation of appropriate ordered services may require contact with applicable department. Reconciliation is required to be conducted timely & accurately with zero lose in revenue to System.* Is responsible for acquiring precertification status on all applicable services, such as Same Day Surgery Accounts, Outpatient Radiology & Cardiology Tests, and/or Physician Services, or Pharmacy Services.* Coordinates with Nursing Services/Designee the efficient use of available beds, including inpatient, observation and skilled, while adhering to appropriate registration/order entry standards.* Coordinates centralized scheduling for System using applicable databases. Ensures proper department/physician has relative information and assists with maximizing schedule capacity.**Minimum Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent experience* Experience with computer applications**Preferred Qualifications:*** A minimum of six months prior healthcare, finance, collection or billing experience* Six months to one year desired, preferably in a healthcare setting* Medical terminology and coding experience beneficial.**Required Licensure/Certifications:**Provider CPR required within 90 days of hire date.**Physical Requirements:**Light physical activity. Emergency room environment (as applicable). Patient interaction with sitting, walking and computer usage required.**Job Title: Patient Access Rep****Location: Arnot Ogden Medical Center****Department: Patient Registration Services****Hours Per Week: Per Diem****Schedule: Monday - Sunday Rotation****Sign-On Bonus: $0*****\\*\\*Pay Range Disclosure: $17.77 - $21.40 per hour\\*\\**** #J-18808-Ljbffr