Patient Access Specialist

ID 2022-13514
Location
Moses Cone Hospital
Work Location
US-NC-Greensboro
Division : Name
Moses Cone Hospital
Department : Name
MHC - ED Registration
Category
CLERICAL/ADMIN
Position Sub-Category
ADMISSIONS
Position Type
Not Benefit Eligible (less than 12 hours/week)
Employment Type
Employee
Exempt/NonExempt
Non-Exempt
FTE
0.20
Workforce Status
Onsite
Work Hours
8.00
Provider Schedule (specific schedule)
Every other weekend; Saturday & Sunday, 3:00pm - 9:30pm
On call Required
No
Sub Category
Admissions

Overview

Talent Pool: Administrative/Clerical

Responsibilities

 

 
  • Obtains and accurately enters required information for registration into the electronic health system. Follows prescribed procedures for positive identification and medical record number assignment, so no duplication or wrong patient registrations occur. Reviews demographic and insurance information for completeness, and follows through with correcting any deficiencies, so collection efforts are not delayed due to insufficient or incorrect information. Ensure EMTALA compliant registration steps are taken for emergency department patients.
  • Ensures accurate and complete information is obtained by completing all registration edits including and not limited to: RQI Edits, registration system edits, and report edits.
  • Ensures all appropriate signatures are obtained and forms completed including and not limited to the following: Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire, Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN waiver), HIPAA Privacy Notice, AOB (Assignment of Benefits), Medicare Important Messages etc. Provides information and/or handouts and answers questions on patient rights and responsibilities, HIPAA Privacy Notice, and any financial assistance documentation.
  • Thoroughly and accurately documents insurance verification information in the ADT system, identifying deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and policy limitations. Obtains referral, authorization and pre-certification information if needed; documents this information in the EHR, electronic health record.
  • Verifies patient liabilities with payers, calculates patient payment, requests payment at the time of registration and documents in the EHR.
  • Consistently displays good customer service behaviors to all patients and visitor to promote positive patient experiences. Assists patients to their destination as needed and manage patient visitor flow according to hospital policy and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION:
Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Associate Degree or Certification in Health Care Administration

 

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 1 year customer service experience in a healthcare or related setting; 6 months healthcare office experience.

Preferred: Medical Terminology; 1 year patient registration and/or revenue cycle experience.

 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
REQUIRED

PREFERRED

Certification in Health Care Access (CHAA, CAA)

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