St Luke's University Health Network-posted 4 months ago
Entry Level
Orwigsburg, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for the entire scope of the registration process for patients seen at St. Luke's University Health Network, in outpatient and/or Emergency Department locations. This includes, but is not limited to, correctly identifying patients, transcribing orders, completing registration screens, entering diagnosis and provider information, verifying insurances, point of service cash collections, work queues, etc. A Patient Access Representative I is required to have excellent customer service skills and exhibit PCRAFT values at all times with internal and external customers. Patient Access Representative I communicates/coordinates with SLPG practices, clinical/diagnostic departments, and various revenue cycle departments to ensure excellent patient experience, clean claim submission, and payment for services. May require occasional travel between campuses or regional locations. Required to be cross-trained in all departments at campus or within region.

  • Correctly identify/validate the choosing of patients in hospital information system to maintain the integrity and accuracy of electronic medical records.
  • Maintain knowledge and education of network policy on Patient Identification including Mark for Merge, Chart Corrections, and Patient Look-Up.
  • Responsible for the patient registration (pre-reg and post-reg needs) including demographics, emergency contact, transcribing diagnostic orders, primary care and referring provider, diagnosis, insurance and guarantor verification, real time insurance eligibility, point of service cash collections.
  • Cross train in all areas of location or region, including outpatient and Emergency Department areas.
  • Greet/direct patients and visitors for the entire facility, providing friendly and courteous service.
  • Answer internal and external calls on main department/facility line and dispense appropriate information.
  • Promote and help increase usage of MyChart patient portal and patient self-service capabilities.
  • Oversee and assist patients with Welcome Kiosk and On My Way technology at network locations.
  • Contact the SLPG practice or Network Prior Authorization Department to obtain required insurance referrals and pre-certs.
  • Obtain Medical license Number, NPI and UPIN for all new provider entries for outpatient services.
  • High school graduate or equivalent required.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required.
  • General computer experience and ability to type fluently, accurately, and quickly required.
  • Certificate/Degree in health care related field preferred.
  • Insurance background preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
  • Previous medical administrative experience and/or health care related education courses preferred.
  • Knowledge of health information system (epic) preferred.
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