Patient Access Lead Representative III- Sun-Wed 12p-12a

Conifer Health Solutions•Glendale, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Demonstrates knowledge of departmental financial clearance and displays Patient Access leadership skills to lead a wide range of duties in support of departmental efficiencies which may include but not limited to arranging support Hospital services requested by patients through referrals, performs thorough analysis of admission discharge transfers (ADT), Revenue Cycle Reports , drive team performance accountability , leads shift Patient Access Operations, collaborates with Department leaders in process and operational excellence. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Others may be assigned. Greeting customers following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world-class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.). Scan Protected Health Information, create and file patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services. May also schedule diagnostic and/or surgical procedures, conducts physician office/patient interviews, and explains hospital procedure guidelines and policies. Coordinates with clinical departments on schedule modifications. Provides full patient financial counseling, education & referrals, employs and completes all patient liability collection escalations through proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performs Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures. Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicare services, verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, and secures inpatient visit notification to payors. Performs thorough analysis of admission discharge transfers (ADT), Revenue Cycle Reports, completes departmental operational reports based on team performance accountability, leads shift Patient Access Operations, and collaborates with Department leaders in process and operational excellence. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings. As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost, and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2503032216

Requirements

Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm
High level working knowledge of all Software, programs and equipment, including PCs
Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred
Advance Customer service skills and experience
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral and written communications
Advanced Understanding of Third Party Payor requirements preferred
Advanced Understanding of Compliance standards preferred
Advanced Patient Liability Collection performance and high achievement in productivity
Must be crossed trained in all Patient Access service areas
Uses proper negotiation techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients/Guarantors
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy
Identifies opportunities to improve patient relations and shorten the time it takes to handle registration processes
High School Diploma or GED required
2 - 4 years experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area
3- 5 years experience in Patient Access preferred
1 - 2 years in supervisory or lead role preferred
Must be able to sit at computer terminal for extended periods of time
Occasionally lift/carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Frequent prolonged standing, sitting, and walking
Occasionally push a wheelchair to assist patients with mobility problems
Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands
Must be available for on-call scheduling support when required

Nice To Haves

2-4 year college degree in Business, Accounting, Medical Administration or related area preferred
Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred
Advanced Understanding of Third Party Payor requirements preferred
Advanced Understanding of Compliance standards preferred

Responsibilities

Greeting customers following Conifer Standards of Care
provides world-class customer service
completes full patient registration at date of service adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures
thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.)
Scan Protected Health Information
create and file patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services
May also schedule diagnostic and/or surgical procedures, conducts physician office/patient interviews, and explains hospital procedure guidelines and policies
Coordinates with clinical departments on schedule modifications
Provides full patient financial counseling, education & referrals
employs and completes all patient liability collection escalations through proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service
performs Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures
Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicare services
verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility
completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities
obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services
secures inpatient visit notification to payors
Performs thorough analysis of admission discharge transfers (ADT), Revenue Cycle Reports
completes departmental operational reports based on team performance accountability
leads shift Patient Access Operations
collaborates with Department leaders in process and operational excellence
Resolves Physician's office and Patient issues
May experience extreme patient volumes and uncooperative Patients