Patient Access Representative

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A Patient Access Representative will assist in the coordination prioritization and completion of front-end patient registration activities ranging from pre-registration through discharge in the Patient Access Services Department.
• The representative will ensure patient insurance verification is accomplished and all requirements are met.
• Accurately completes patient registrations based on departmental protocols and standards policies and procedures and compliance with regulatory agencies. Calls patients to pre-register or confirm appointments.
• A Patient Access Representative prioritizes work for optimal reimbursement and to avoid financial risk to both patient and hospital.
• Ensures all insurance requirements are met prior to or on the date of service and informs patients of their financial liability and collects liability due.
• Identifies patients who require early financial counseling intervention.
• Ensures all uninsured patients are referred to a financial counselor as appropriate.
• A Patient Access Representative will also assist patients guarantors and families with insurance questions in a professional manner and is responsible for escalating any unaddressed insurance benefit concerns to the department Financial Counselor.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information employee information and other information covered by regulations or professional ethics.
• Performs duties in support of the EHC Patient Access Mission Statement.
• Maintains thorough understanding of insurance registration scheduling referrals authorizations and account follow-up.
• Maintains knowledge of multiple department system applications utilized by Patient Access Familiar with and adheres to all state and federal regulations such as EMTALA CMS HIPAA and JCAHO guidelines Effectively communicates identified issues and concerns in a constructive and professional manner. Participates in generating ideas and solutions for improvements.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor degree preferred. Working knowledge of Health Plan coverage types.
• 3 years experience in Patient Access or Revenue Cycle required CHAA or CPAR certification is preferred.
• Cross-trained in all areas of Patient Access specific to the entity.
• Assist with but not limited to special projects preceptor/training application testing and report maintenance Current working knowledge of registration insurance and billing requirements is required.
• Knowledge of key terms such as: ABN ICD medical terminology precertification etc. required. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job. Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Experience using general office equipment. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced demanding team environment with daily deadlines.
  
  
  

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.