Patient Access Facility Lead, FT, Split Shift
Seneca, SC - USA
Job Summary
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Performs functions of moderate to difficult complexity with high visibility and high risk from a compliance and regulatory standpoint. Assists Management with training orienting and monitoring day to day performance of team members to ensure departmental policies and processes are being followed responsible for daily cash handling procedures assists with the development of team member schedules and registers patients. Subject Matter Expert for the department.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Interviews patient or other sources in accordance with HIPAA guidelines to obtain complete and accurate patient demographic and financial information for the purpose of establishing the patient record and facilitating timely claims payment.
Collects and records information that supports the clinical team with ensuring requirements are met surrounding health equity and the social determinates of healthcare which is subject to review by CMS and the joint Commission.
Performs routine account analysis and problem solving. Alleviates difficult situations and handles patient inquiries and/or concerns.
Acts as a preceptor to ensure team members are equipped to complete efficient registration processes to support an optimal patient experience. This includes collecting demographic and financial information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines to facilitate timely payment discussing the patient estimate and collecting patient balances due. A further responsibility includes collecting and recording information in the system that supports the clinical team with health equity and the social determinates of healthcare. This information is subject to review by The Joint Commission and state health department. Includes education for team members that outlines specific workflows to be followed.
Acts as a preceptor to ensures compliance with the provision of documents and forms as required by regulation; in some instances signatures are required. Compliance regarding documents and forms is subject to review by CMS state health department and the Joint Commission. These forms/documents include but are not limited to Advance Directives Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Act Notice of Privacy Practices Patient Rights and Responsibilities Permission to Treat Limited Visitation Policy Medicare Admission Questionnaire Medicare Important Message and Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice. Lack of compliance can create a regulatory finding or jeopardize participation with CMS.
Maximizes collections and minimizes bad debt by providing estimated costs for patient responsibility at time of service. Collects current and past balances in accordance with departmental cash handling procedures. Monitors daily collections to identify trends and to recommend improvements.
Collaborates with Patent Access Leadership to coordinate team member schedules including scheduling rotation time off and call-offs as necessary. Ensures adequate coverage in accordance with organizational policies. Minimizes overtime while maximizing productivity. May be required to fill in for call-offs staffing issues or unexpected volumes.
Provides education to inform team members of relevant changes and developments in payor requirements. Pivots to meet the changing needs of payor requirements to maximize cash flow for the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned
Experience - Four (4) years hospital admissions billing and/or credit/collections experience
In Lieu Of
In lieu of education and experience detailed above four (4) years in a service-related position (i.e. customer service in a business/office setting banking or finance) to include two (2) years in a lead capacity. Preference is given to candidates with experience in hospital admissions billing or credit/collections.
In lieu of education and experience detailed above an Associate degree and two (2) years of experience may be considered.
In lieu of education and experience detailed above Bachelors degree plus one (1) year experience may be considered
Required Certifications Registrations Licenses
NA
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Maintains a working knowledge of third-party payment requirements including (as applicable) Medicare Medicaid managed care organizations private insurers and workers compensation carriers.
Ability to foster an environment that focuses on an optimal patient experience through accountability collaboration team member participation and effective communication
Proficient computer skills including word processing spreadsheets and database
Work Shift
Split (United States of America)Location
Oconee Medical CampusFacility
7001 CorporateDepartment
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About Company
As South Carolina’s largest private, non-profit healthcare system, Prisma Health is here to create a better state of health for South Carolinians.