Patient Access Specialist I

Westchester, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 33 - 33

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

How you move is why were here.
Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...

Now more than ever our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximizethe abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then lets talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field you will find HSS an innovative supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Per Diem Part time

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $33.00 - $33.00. In addition this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to: scope of role level of experience education accomplishments internal equity budget and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION -

Associates degree ; Bachelors degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE Required

0-1 years experience in admitting and/or ambulatory setting or patient registration in an outpatient setting.

EXPERIENCE Preferred

Healthcare/Medical - Admissions as well as Patient Access experience in a hospital and/or ambulatory care setting or Patient Registration in an Outpatient setting.

SKILLS -

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong customer service orientation.

Strong computer skills with proficiency in office automated tools: e-mail outlook and data entry.

Effective communicator with all levels of staff patients and customers.

Ability to respond positively to fluctuations in patient flow.

Heavy phones able to triage phone calls and respond professionally to fluctuations in call volume.

Knowledge of front-end role in revenue cycle: insurance benefits collection verification authorization pre-certification etc.

SKILLS - Preferred

Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Self-directed motivated resourceful demonstrates initiative.

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications: Word Excel Outlook.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting in the same location or standing/walking; to stop or lift light material (10 to 20 lbs.) or equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust fumes temperature and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

HAZARDS

OSHA Category 2

Tasks that involve no exposure to blood body fluids tissues and other potentially infectious materials; but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

Perform patient scheduling pre-registration and registration both in person and by phone using the Epic system

Complete core patient access tasks in a designated functional area while meeting productivity and quality standards

Interview patients and/or their representatives to gather and accurately enter demographic information

Collect and process required documentation including legal IDs insurance cards consent forms third-party liability documents and advance care plans

Verify benefits electronically or by phone coordinate insurance coverage and determine participating/non-participating status

Collect co-payments and other patient financial obligations at the time of service

Resolve patient checklists and pre-reg workqueue encounters to support smooth care delivery

Schedule appointments follow-up tests procedures and transcribe physician orders

Prepare patient visit itineraries and assist with sign-in admission and check-out procedures

Support chart preparation bed planning and other patient access functions as appropriate

Makes bed board assignments based on patient preference condition and diagnosis as .

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled compassionate reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment Hospital for Special Surgery provides care admits and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age race color creed ethnicity religion national origin culture language physical or mental disability socioeconomic status veteran or military status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law or by accreditation standards.

Required Experience:

How you move is why were here. Now more than ever.Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless...Now more than ever our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximizeth...