DescriptionAt Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist we take pride in offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. Joining our team means becoming an essential part of a leading healthcare institution that is committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research.
Position Highlights:
- Shift Schedule: Full Time 1:00p9:00p may include holidays
- Department: Patient Access
- Location: High Point NC
What We Offer:
- Day 1 Health Coverage:Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
- Wellness Incentives:Up to $1350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
- Education:Eligible for ourPrepaid College Tuition Assistanceprogram (up to $5250/year)!
- Parental Benefits:Six weeks paid birthingmother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
- Retirement:Up to 7 employerpaid retirement contributions
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Patient access (scheduling registration and financial clearance) insurance verification billing or certified medical assistant experience preferred.
The Successful Candidatewill assume responsibility for a variety of functions which include but are not limited to:
- Greets patients arriving for their appointments. Monitors patient flow to ensure patients are cared for in the most efficient and courteous manner
- Ensures all patient demographic and insurance information is complete and accurate
- Completes the registration process on walkin patients verifies and / or updates patient demographic and insurance information if changes or additions have occurred
- Verifies insurance benefits. Obtains calculates and collects the patients out of pocket financial liability. Requests and collects past due and present balances or estimates due
- Follows the Financial Clearance policy for nonurgent patient services if financial clearance has not been completed or authorization has not been obtained when appropriate
- Identifies patients in need of financial assistance and refers patients to Financial Counselor
- Performs visit closure including but not limited to checking out patients scheduling followup appointment(s) collecting additional patient responsibility (when applicable) and providing patient with appropriate documents
- Maintains knowledge of and reference materials of the following: Medicare Medicaid and thirdparty payer requirements guidelines and policies insurance plans requiring preauthorization/referral and a list of current accepted insurance plans
- Proactively communicates issues involving customer service and process improvement opportunities to management
- Meets productivity requirements to ensure excellent service is provided to customers
- Meets or exceeds performance expectations of 98 accuracy rate and established department productivity measurements.
- Maintains excellent public relations with patients families and clinical staff as well as demonstrates a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with others for concise and timely flow of information.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority