Patient Access Representative - RELIEF, Day (8A-4P) - Einstein Philadelphia ED

Patient Access Representative

Every Thursday ONLY!!8A-4P (30-minute unpaid lunch)Provides a positive patient experience to patients and families. Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills while registering patients. Accurately searches and selects the correct patient. Gathers complete and accurate demographic and insurance information from patients and families. Identifies uninsured patients for referral to Medical Assistance/Charity Care evaluation. Retrieves orders, confirms medical necessity and answers phones for outpatient visits. Gathers worker's comp or auto insurance information from accident patients, collects patient out-of-pocket liability/copays, verifies insurance, and confirms referrals and authorizations are on file, if required.

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Gathers accurate demographic information to identify Jefferson patients who have an existing medical record number or new Jefferson patients who need a medical record number assigned

Requests photo ID and insurance cards, scanning copies

Records complete and accurate demographic and insurance information. Entering orders and confirming medical necessity for outpatient visits, if appropriate. Interviewing patients to accurately complete the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSPQ) questionnaire for all Medicare patients.

Uses RTE (Real Time Eligibility), Phreesia or payer websites to verify patients' insurance coverage and benefits including patient's out of pocket liability. Ensures proper referral and authorizations are on file as needed.

Completes all activities with adherence to departmental and institutional protocols

Assures regulatory and compliance requirements are met

Achieves individual and team performance metrics

Communicates and collects out-of-pocket liability from patients at the time of service

Rotates assignment to all points of service areas within Patient Access (Outpatient Registration and Emergency Department)

Proficient with computer and Microsoft Office skills and familiar with healthcare EHR applications i.e. EPIC, Cerner

Knowledge of medical terminology and/or third-party insurance coverage including managed care plans

Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Required High School Diploma or GED, Associates degree in healthcare or business administration preferredANDEmergency Department: Minimum 3 years experience in hospital, physician practice, or other related healthcare environment customer service. Prior registration experience in Emergency Dept preferred. Current Jefferson Seamless Access Representatives with a minimum of 1 year of experience will be considered as meeting the experience requirement.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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