Patient Access Rep ER, PRN, Shift Varies

About the Role

Professionally and courteously interviews patients and/or family members to obtain accurate and complete demographic, financial, and medical information for the registration/admission process and patient identification. Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits. Estimates patient responsibility, collects, and posts payments. Ensures the smooth flow of patients through registration areas. Provides excellent customer service and service recovery.

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.
• Assists patients 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.
• Attends all departmental staff meetings.
• Successfully completes all required tests and quizzes in NetLearning.
• Knowledgeable of all pertinent policies and procedures.
• Multi-tasks and prioritizes multiple simultaneous duties.
• Utilizes AIDET and HEATT to problem solve with patients, visitors, co-workers, and staff from other departments.
• Manages personal time and attendance, notifying supervisor immediately of issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Two years of customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Previous registration, scheduling, insurance, medical records, or billing experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Effective time management skills.
• Efficiency and organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred.