Access Associate | Part Time | Clifton Springs Hospital

Job Title: Access Associate Department: Admitting Location: Clifton Springs Hospital Address: 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY Hours Per Week: 24 (up to 35 based on availability) Schedule: Shifts are: 6a-2:30p, 7a-3:30p, 11:30a- 8p, 3-11:30p, 8a-4:30pm, 8:30a-5pm Top candidate can be scheduled for any of these shifts. Position Summary: In a customer service oriented manner, interviews patients and/or their representative to collect required registration data, to include but is not limited to; demographic and financial data as well as obtain required signatures, communicates mandated patient information and verifies all information for accuracy. Process includes but is not limited to insurance verification, obtaining precertification/authorization, co-payment collection and communicating with patient and/or their representative with regards to their financial assistance needs. Key Responsibilities: Manages incoming calls while providing necessary information. Greeting of patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed. Scheduling and/or prescheduling patient appointments. Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process as defined by deparmental policy. Identification of services where no payment source has been identified to be followed up by communication of financial assistance and/or payment arrangements. Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage and obtaining necessary pre-certifications/authorizations when applicable. Collecting/processing co-payments, deductables and/or other types of payments. Provides an estimate of cost when applicable. Reviews charges in charge review WQs for completeness and accuracy. Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by the departmental policy. Communication with external customers such as but not limited to; payers, physician offices and other departments. Accurately sets up new patient record via Care Connect. If qualified, may be asked to interpret on occasion. Performs other duties as assigned. *RGMG Only: Flexibility and transportation to other medical group locations or other affiliated locations required. Desired Attributes: 2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred Intermediate computer skills Excellent customer service and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree preferred One year of customer service experience preferred. Required Licensure/Certification Skills: •None Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $17.85 - $20.00 CITY: Clifton Springs POSTAL CODE: 14432 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.