Patient Access Coordinator I/Registration - AHN St. Vincent - Full time - Day Shift

About the role

Completes one or more of the following processes (scheduling, pre‑registration, financial clearance, authorization and referral validation and pre‑serviceability estimations and collections) within Patient Access and creates the first impression of AHN’s services to patients, families, and other external customers. Articulates information in a manner that patients, guarantors, and family members understand so they know what to expect and understand their financial responsibilities. Assumes clinical and financial risk of the organization when collecting and documenting information on behalf of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Conducts scheduling and preregistration functions, validates patient demographic data, identifies and verifies medical benefits, accurate plan code and COB order. Obtains limited clinical data based on service required. Corrects and updates all necessary data to assure timely, accurate bill submission. (30%)
• Verifies insurance information through payer contacts via telephone, online resources, or electronic verification system. Identifies payer authorization/referral requirements. Provides appropriate documentation and follow‑up to physician offices, case management department, and payers regarding authorization/referral deficiencies. (20%)
• Identifies all patient financial responsibilities, calculates estimates, collects liabilities and posts payment transactions as appropriate in the ADT system and performs daily reconciliation. Identifies self‑pay and complex liability calculations and escalates accounts to Financial Counselors as appropriate. (20%)
• Delivers a positive patient experience. Cooperates with and maintains excellent working relationships with patients, AHN leadership and staff, physician offices, and designated external agencies or vendors. Performs any written or verbal communication necessary to exchange information with designated contacts and promote working relationships. (10%)
• Maintains focus on attaining productivity standards, recommending innovative approaches for enhancing performance and productivity when appropriate. (10%)
• Adheres to AHN organizational policies and procedures for the relevant location and job scope. Completes and/or attends mandatory training and education sessions within approved organizational guidelines and timeframes. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED; or one – three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One previous year of related experience, preferably within a medical setting, financial services setting, and/or a demanding customer service environment.
• Experience operating a PC and using software applications.
• Preferred: Medical terminology and obtaining insurance verifications.
• Preferred: Call/Service Center experience.

Compliance

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations set forth in the Code of Business Conduct and company policies. Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. All employees must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures, as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Additionally, employees are required to follow the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company training requirements.