Patient Access Advocate, PRN

About the role

Looking for those willing to pick up a minimum of 2 shifts per month
Start times range from 7a-11a and end between 7p-11p, 12 hour shifts
Work site will include both Frisco East & McKinney Methodist-Legacy ER & Urgent Care sites

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a friendly, courteous and professional manner in both in person and over the phone.
• Check patients in and out.
• Perform visit closure activities to include collecting payment, and any follow up activities that may be necessary for patient care.
• Verify insurance for eligibility and benefits using online electronic verification system or by contacting payer directly. Collect copayments, coinsurance, deductibles.
• Aid staff and patients with clerical duties as needed, including: copying, scanning and faxing documents.
• Create and maintain patient files.
• Answer and screen phone calls and direct to the appropriate individual. Take and direct messages as necessary.
• Provide callers with information such as company address, directions to the company location, company fax numbers, company website and other related information.
• Confirm all paperwork is filled out correctly.
• Make sure front desk, waiting room area and children’s play are always clean and presentable.
• Assure a clean work environment. This may include duties often reserved for housekeeping services such as emptying trash, vacuuming, mopping floors and cleaning counters.
• Encourage a work environment that is friendly and respectful.
• Provide patients and their families with a customer focused, friendly reassuring open environment that encourages patients to return to our ED/UCs.
• Follow all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow all company policies.

Requirements

• Minimum Typing Speed of 50wpm.
• Flexibility.
• Effective communication skills.
• Collaboration Skills.
• Patient/Client Focus.
• Technical Capacity.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• A minimum of 6 months of work experiences in healthcare setting or one year customer service background.
• Basic understanding of insurance preferred.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and billing codes (DRG, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills and customer service is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to patients and other employees in the organization.
• Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations.
• Ability to work independently, self-directed and work with individuals with diverse background.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and appropriately request the help of a supervisor when needed.
• Daily focus on attaining productivity standards.
• Attend Staff meetings and Huddles as required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in medical office setting desired.
• Familiar with health insurance and insurance verification.
• Knowledge and skills regarding all general office equipment including telephones, photocopiers, scanners, credit card machine and fax.
• Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize multiple demands effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills and customer service is required.
• Solid work history.

Qualifications

• This position includes standing, walking, use of hands, reaching, sitting, talking and listening. This position may require lifting up to 10 pounds.
• This job operates in a healthcare setting. This role may routinely come into contact with patients who have contagious illnesses or diseases. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as telephones, laptop computers, smartphones, photocopiers, calculators and filing cabinets and has moderate noise exposure.
• Non-exempt. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

PRN

Company Description

Founded in 2008, Intuitive Health pioneered the combined emergency room and urgent care model, setting a new standard for innovation and accessibility in the ambulatory care space. Partnering with leading health systems nationwide, Intuitive Health builds and operates retail healthcare facilities that seamlessly integrate urgent care and emergency services under one roof. This innovative model enhances patient experience, reduces unnecessary emergency care costs, and empowers health systems to expand their market presence. Ranked among the top 1% of global retailers in customer satisfaction, Intuitive Health serves more than 1 million patients annually. For more information, visit IHERUC.com.

Legacy ER & Urgent Care

Legacy ER & Urgent Care, an Intuitive Health company, is a leader in hybrid healthcare, offering both Emergency Room and Urgent Care services under one roof. With multiple locations in DFW, we deliver high-quality, compassionate care that’s convenient, efficient, and patient-focused.