Healthcare Access Specialist (PER DIEM)
Healthcare Access Specialist (PER DIEM)
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About Us
AtCooper University Health Careour commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time 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.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
The HCA Patient Access Specialist communicates with insurance companies patients and healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies update records and ensure proper billing. Accuracy is crucial to prevent claim denials and facilitate smooth reimbursement processes. This role requires attention to detail strong organizational skills knowledge of insurance policies sense of urgency to meet time-sensitive insurance requirements and effective communication skills to navigate the complexities of healthcare billing.
The HCA Patient Access Specialist is responsible for ensuring quality patient registration validation and verification of insurance information. Collects and reviews all patient insurance information needed to complete the benefit verification process. Investigates missing data needed to complete the verification process. Troubleshoots and seeks solutions to problems related to questions and concerns over health insurance coverage. Knowledgeable with coordination of benefits and completing MSPQ episodically to ensure proper coordination for Medicare recipients. Additional responsibilities include point of service collections positive telephone etiquette and patient satisfaction in support of Cooper University Hospital Mission and Core Values. Must be able to work independently and as a team with an enthusiastic personality.
Knowledgeable of state and federal government funding programs such as Medicare Medicaid and requirements to satisfy timely notification of rights as it pertains to these programs. Additionally securing and delivering proper correspondence needed to satisfy those requirements such as CMS IMM CMS MOON NJ Observation and CMS NSA forms.
Experience Required
- 2 years in -Minimum one year of registration or billing experience working in a medical in patient registration scheduling medical insurance pre-certifications authorizations and referrals
- 3-5 years preferred in exp.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
License/Certification Requirements
NAHAM Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification or HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle certification
Special Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Experienced in use of computers and software applications i.e. Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Access registration and billing systems.
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in working with payor on-line portals i.e. NaviNet Passport Availity and other third-party eligibility systems preferred.
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Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Grant
