Lead Patient Access Rep

Lead Patient Access Rep

Serves as the lead resource to the Preregistration or Precertification staff within the Patient Access departments. Supports the Manager of the area to ensure the staff is receiving the proper resources and training to meet both departmental and individual productivity and quality goals. Assists with new staff training/orientation and ongoing staff development. In addition, the lead is responsible for assisting staff in solving complex insurance coverage and authorization issues. Ensures timely and accurate completion of assignments and tasks that are delegated. The lead also works at staff level when work demands and is responsible to ensure that all patients are correctly and efficiently registered for hospital services. Verifies patient insurance coverage and benefits. Obtains necessary insurance authorizations for hospital and physician services. The lead representative handles escalations or calls from physicians, employees, office staff, patients or family.

Education

Associate's Degree in related field Required or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

5 years experience with complex pre-registration, insurance verification and/or pre-certification processes for oncological or other specialized medical services such as chemotherapy, radiation oncology, dialysis, or organ transplant. Required General Experience with and knowledge of all front end revenue cycle functions as well as third party insurance verification/authorization systems Preferred

Licenses

Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location

Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Job

Finance

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular