Patient Access Rep ER, PRN, Nights
Huntsville Hospital · Decatur, AL · 3 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Accurately identifies patient records using 2 patient identifiers
- Greets and interviews patients or calls and interviews patients by phone to obtain all necessary insurance and demographic information
- Accurately enters data into the registration system, including medical, demographic, insurance, precertification, and medical necessity data
- Verifies insurance benefits, precertification status, and medical necessity information
- Determines patient financial responsibility, collects and posts all applicable copays, deductibles, and co-insurance balances
- Assists patients in making payment arrangements when appropriate
- Completes all registrations and preregistrations in a timely manner
- Affords assistance with completing all necessary admission forms
- Escorts patients to treatment locations
- Performs registration duties with minimal supervision or guidance
- Provides coverage in other Patient Access areas as needed
- Provides excellent customer service and service recovery when needed
Qualifications
- Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: High School / GED Required. Post-secondary Education Preferred.
- Two years customer service strongly preferred.
- Previous registration, scheduling, insurance, medical records, or billing experience preferred.