Patient Access Advocate I- Presbyterian- Rust
About The Position
Now hiring a Patient Access Advocate I- Presbyterian- Rust Summary: Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Patient Access Account Specialist I. The Patient Access Account Specialist I provides basic functions to financial clear patient accounts for government and commercial accounts prior to the date of service. Performs basic financial clearance functions, including insurance verification, authorization, collection and documentation of patient demographics, benefit analysis, and pre-service collections. The Patient Access Account Specialist I will ensure follow up on authorizations for scheduled and Urgent/Emergent procedures and admissions until date of service or discharge for admissions. The Patient Access Account Specialist I must possess a basic knowledge of Medicare (CMS) guidelines, as well as other Compliance Regulatory guidelines applicable to Patient Access to include HIPAA, EMTALA, and CMS guidelines of MSPQ. The Patient Access Account Specialist (PAAS I) monitors work queues for financial clearance and missing authorizations ensuring a payment source is identified and secured and there is a clean claim for billing.
Requirements
- High school diploma, continued education preferred
- External and Internal Non-Patient Access Candidates: Pass Patient Academy with passing score of 85% or higher
- Previous completion and passing of Patient Access Advocate II and III Advancement test.
- A minimum of 2 years of work experiences in healthcare setting within Patient Access and/or billing plus strong customer service background.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of insurance and financial processing of accounts.
- Proficient in EPIC ADT system
- Pass annual competency exam for all areas of responsibility.
- Requires general knowledge of the customer encounter process which may include registration, contract requirements, and coordination of benefits.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office Products.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty Certifications: CHAA, CHAM or other industry equivalent certification preferred
Benefits
- All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
- Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
