Access Associate Unity Hospital (Full-Time, Evenings)

Job Title: Access Associate
Department: Patient Access
Location: Unity Hospital 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester NY 14626
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule: 8-hour shifts 3p - 11p every other weekend rotation

SUMMARY

In a customer service oriented manner the Access Associate interviews patients and/or their representative to collect required registration data included but not limited to; demographic and financial data as well as obtain required signatures. The Access Associate communicates mandated patient information and verifies all information for accuracy. This process includes but is not limited to insurance verification obtaining precertification/authorization co-payment collection and communicating with patient and/or their representative with regards to their financial assistance needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages incoming calls while providing necessary information.

• Greeting of patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed.

• Scheduling and/or prescheduling patient appointments.

• Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process as defined by departmental policy.

• Identification of services where no payment source has been identified to be followed up by communication of financial assistance and/or payment arrangements.

• Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage and obtaining necessary precertification/authorizations when applicable.

• Collecting/processing co-payments deductibles and/or other types of payments. Provides an estimate of cost when applicable.

• Reviews charges in charge review WQs for completeness and accuracy.

• Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by the departmental policy.

• Communication with external customers such as but not limited to; payers physician offices and other departments.

• Accurately sets up new patient record via Care Connect.

• If qualified may be asked to interpret on occasion.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• *RGMG Only: Flexibility and transportation to other medical group locations or other affiliated locations required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred
• Associates Degree preferred
• One year of customer service experience preferred
• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.