Access Coordinator- 7am-3:30pm

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare! ChristianaCare, with hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have over 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Access Coordinator. This position promotes proactive patient access activities and collaborates with physicians/offices, patients, and interdepartmental staff to ensure a seamless delivery of patient care and appropriate fiscal management of the encounter.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operational activities (registration/verification) as associated with accurately and efficiently managing patient encounters.
• Registration of encounters as dictated to meet the clinical/fiscal need of the patient and institution.
• Maintains a solid working knowledge base of third-party specifics relative to area of practice.
• Coordinates patient care activities with insurance companies, care managers, and physician office staff to minimize financial risk and maximize delivery of patient care.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established safety rules and practices.
• Reports any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business/Medical related field.
• Two years experience in a medical, financial, or marketing institution.
• Previous insurance or third-party experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple software/websites simultaneously.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Schedule

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with every 3rd weekend/holiday required.

Pay

$19.84 - $29.76 per hour. This pay range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Benefits

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit our benefits page.