Patient Access Associate-Transfer Center
Patient Access Associate-Transfer Center
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Job Description
Overview
Shift: M-F 730a-4p
Location: 1776 West Lakes Pkwy Des Moines IA.
The Patient Access Associate is responsible for obtaining accurate and thorough demographic and financial information for each patient visit. Ensures that appropriate signatures financial information and precertification requirements are secured. Screens for benefit eligibility on appropriate accounts.
Informs/educates patients that have not been pre-registered of their financial responsibility reviewing deductibles coinsurance allowable and copayments. An estimate is developed and reviewed with each patient. Collection process is initiated and posted to the patients account.
When these functions are completed with accuracy this process will ensure patient safety through appropriate identification maximum reimbursement for hospital charges and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Interacts in a customer focused and compassionate manner to ensure patients and their representatives needs are met and that they understand the medical centers policies for the resolution of patient financial liabilities and the various available payment options.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and thoroughly collects analyzes and records demographic insurance/financial and clinical data in computer system. Ensures information source is appropriate.
- Updates and edits information in computer ensuring that all fields are populated correctly and appropriately.
- Completes eligibility check and obtain benefits though electronic means or via phone contact with insurance carriers or other agencies.
- Contacts patients/families/physicians to obtain additional demographic/insurance information and update in computer system if needed in order to proceed with verification process.
- Interpret physicians hand-carried orders to determine service needs and scans physician orders or verifies that complete and valid orders are on file for each patient.
Qualifications
Education:
- Requires minimally a high school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Prior customer service experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Hands only CPR
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
