Patient Services Rep

AtCooper University Health Care our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most uptodate facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and parttime employees a comprehensive benefits program including health dental vision life disability and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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Greets patients and guests utilizing AIDET while providing an individualized excellent patient service experience. Provides patient support and keeps informed of delays. Takes appropriate action including offering alternatives.

Performs all registration functions including full registration as well as updating/validating demographics identification insurance information and completing verification and obtaining signatures. Performs and documents patient outreach for messages received in front desk pool Mychart messaging and confirmation calls.

Utilizes kiosks tablets and other technology to assist patients upon arrival (meet the patient where they are). Requires ability to stand and walk for periods of time depending on location for two to eight 28 hours per assigned shift.

Makes appointments including followup appointments for patients in a high customer service environment in an efficient and timely manner across the healthcare continuum including physician office visits imaging and lab postvisit and during patient outreach.

Collects copays and outstanding balances. Reviews and reconciles cash drawer on daily basis. Accurately and efficiently performs many nonclinical administrative duties including but not limited to inbasket and telephone communication documentation in medical record obtaining reports and medical records completion of insurance and/or disability forms precertification and/or authorizations referrals and workqueues such as patient reg referrals etc. Complies with procedures for transcription of orders (radiology and/or scheduling).

Performs and documents in a timely and efficient manner patient outreach and call backs for messages received in pool MyChart messaging and confirmation calls.

Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergencies. Successfully communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients upholding our Mission Vision and Values and adhering to Code of Ethical conduct. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations.

Requires flexibility and the ability to multitask in a face paced environment and adjust to the patient volume.

Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Minimum one year of recent registration or billing experience working in a medical facility preferred.

Proficiency in patient registration scheduling medical insurance precertifications authorizations and referrals preferred.

Epic experience preferred.

Excellent organizational written/verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Demonstrated performance of excellent customer service skills.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Customer service oriented attitude/behavior as well as a pleasant and poised demeanor and excellent phone etiquette.

Must possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Must be skilled in the use of computers.

NAHAM Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.