Access Services Representative 2 - PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health • Waxahachie, TX

102d

About The Position

The Access Services Representative 2 collects accurate demographics and insurance information to register patients. They verify insurance benefits and collect patient financial responsibilities. Passionately cross-trains and works in all assigned areas. Serves as a mentor or trainer for peers.

Requirements

• 2 years of healthcare or customer service experience or education equivalency required.
• Proven to have good listening, interpersonal and communication skills, and professional, pleasant and respectful telephone etiquette.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in a stressful and emotional environment.
• Must exhibit high empathy and communicate well with patients and families during trauma, while showing exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in an effective and organized manner.
• Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents patient interviews to obtain demographic and financial data for registration, insurance verification, precertification, and billing.
• Knows the patient flow processes in each area.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities that promote team concepts with co-workers while improving revenue cycle functions and the patient experience.
• Interacts regularly with other areas and departments to provide information on patient delays and schedule changes.
• Verifies patient eligibility for insurance coverage and benefit levels for services.
• Calculates and collects patient liability due per financial clearance policies for existing or bad debt accounts.
• Establishes patient liability and advises patient of deposit requirements per policy.
• Negotiates payment arrangements with patient where necessary per policy.
• May be responsible for cashiering duties following established policies and procedures.
• Assists patients to nursing units by providing directions, personal escort, or medical mobility assistance, like wheelchairs.
• Escalates potential service issues to management when necessary.
• Adhere to compliance for order validation, cash policy, government payor, and patient safety requirements for proper patient identification.
• Conducts formal, documented training and serves as a resource to others.
• Proactively accepts new responsibilities as identified by leadership.
• Performs revenue cycle duties at multiple areas/locations as assigned.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED