Lead Patient Access Representative

Medical Center Health System•Odessa, TX

59d

About The Position

This position provides leadership for an Admitting/Patient Access team. Conducts registration and obtains financial reimbursement for all patients accessing service at medical facilities. Reviews all account information to optimize collection efforts and system recording events to expedite reimbursement andpliance, resolves issues as they arise to promote point of service decisions. Performs financial counseling when appropriate. Explains and obtains signatures on hospital forms; COA (Conditions of Admission, Release of Information.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Two years or more of diversified experience in medical field preferred.
Knowledge of but not limited to admitting/registration process, receivables management, credit and collection laws, billing forms, medical billing regulations, insurance benefit calculations, HMO/PPO contracts, third party funding resources.
Must have the ability to audit.
Must maintain 97% or better accuracy rating as well as meeting and exceeding all work goals (Internal candidates).
Requires stronganizational abilities, proficiency in professional customer service, oral and writtenmunications, accurate and efficient keyboarding with strongpetencies in the use ofmon office software applications.
Requires effective teamwork skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.
Ability to maintain calm temperament under stressful conditions.