Patient Access Associate - West Jefferson Medical Center

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Your job is more than a job Why a Great Place to Work: You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. Essential Function: The Patient Access Associate greet patients and guests in a courteous manner while initiating the scheduling or check-in process. They will obtain and verify accurate identification and demographical data for the patient's permanent medical record, which assists in accurate reimbursement, while recognizing and maintaining the confidentiality of all patient information. The Patient Access Associate is responsible for many types of interactions such as point-of-service face-to-face, as well as telephone, web enabled, and/or through an interpretative service related to completing the patient registration and admission process. They will improve patient satisfaction through consistently representing LCMC professionally and cross-training to support multiple functions across all patient and payer types. The Patient Access Associate interacts with patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinic and hospital personnel. They will demonstrate actions consistent with LCMC's "Expectations" as duties are performed on a daily basis. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year related experience in a customer service position such as hospital, clinic, medical office, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, retail, or hospitality or pursuing a degree in a healthcare-related field
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and functional areas and effectively gather and disseminate information to a diverse range of people
Basic prioritization, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to handle several tasks and interruptions in a positive manner
Excellent decision-making skills
Sound judgment in handling/escalating difficult situations
Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Proficient with technology

Nice To Haves

Experience with EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record
Medical Terminology
1 year of experience in a healthcare-related field
CHAM
CHAA
Certification as a Medical Assistant other medical specialty-based certification

Responsibilities

Completes the scheduling function, registration, messaging, and/or admissions process:
Ensures all required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate:
Performs financial analysis of each case and informs patient of financial responsibility:
Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests and family members and internal and external team members/customers:
Balances cash drawer daily and prepares cash long at the end of the shift when applicable:

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