Patient Access Specialist
Patient Access Specialist
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Job Description
Job Details
Job Description
Job Purpose
To facilitate all components of the patients entrance into our facilities in a manner consistent with our mission and core values of excellence integrity compassion service and stewardship. This may include processing referrals registration benefit verification precertification financial clearance and other tasks as assigned. While the Patient Access Specialist will be assigned to a primary job position they will be cross trained in other positions to help balance workload and to provide fillin for coworkers as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
Work/transcribe all faxes in a timely manner
5
Transcribe all referrals in a timely manner for tracking and chart/case creation
5
Triage accurately process and forward/complete admission information from an electronic queue
5
Process all admission demographic and billing information and ensure completion before sending to other departments
15
Verify insurance benefits for all plans associated with the patient confirming the correct payor and plan is entered into the patient accounting system
15
Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual insurance plans where applicable
10
Provide and obtain signatures on all required forms and consents
5
Update and maintain contents of patients electronic health record as indicated
5
Process daily census related to admissions discharges/deaths room changes and comply with all department policies and procedures
10
Consistently demonstrate premier customer service and communication skills with all internal and external customers/contacts
10
Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulatory bodies and all other hospital and governmental regulations applicable to the health center setting and in handling of medical records
10
Other duties as assigned
5
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum High school diploma or GED with specialized training Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience:
Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred
License/Certification/Credential:
None
About Us
Our work begins where we are all equal at the heart.
Bethany Childrens Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 021 and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patients physical and cognitive potential and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021 the hospital received accreditation fromThe Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) the nations original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Childrens Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical emotional spiritual financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation benefits stateoftheart equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include inservice training leadership development tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services this organizations positions are classified as safetysensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA) a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Childrens Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safetysensitive position who tests positive for even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical license.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
