Patient Access Specialist

Schedule: Thursday - Saturday; 11am to 11pm. Do you have the career opportunities as a Registrar you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Registrar, you will be responsible for timely and accurate patient registration. You will also interview patients for all pertinent account information and verify insurance coverage. Job Responsibilities Interview patients at workstations or at bedside to obtain all necessary account information. Bedside registration utilizing carts/computers on wheels. Provide exemplary customer service. Ensure charts are completed and accurate. Verify all insurance and obtain pre‑certification/authorization. Calculate and collect patient liability amounts. Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatment. Process patient charts according to paperwork flow needs and established productivity standards. Interview incoming patients, relatives and/or other responsible individuals to obtain identifying and demographic information with insurance and financial information. Assign Insurance Plans (IPlans) accurately. Verify insurance benefits and determine pre‑certification/authorization status via online or other resources. If pre‑certification/authorization/notification of admission is required and has not been obtained, initiate via Passport, online or phone call. Enter all information and authorization/referral numbers into the registration system. Secure all signatures necessary for treatments, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits, and payment of services from legally responsible parties. Obtain copies of necessary identification and insurance cards. Understand/explain policies regarding services, pricing, insurance billing, and payment of account. Qualifications 1 year of related experience preferred. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required. Benefits Methodist Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Hospital