Patient Access Lead Representative

Conifer Health Solutions•Birmingham, AL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role demonstrates knowledge of departmental financial clearance and displays Patient Access leadership skills to lead a wide range of duties in support of departmental efficiencies. This may include arranging support for hospital services requested by patients through referrals, performing thorough analysis of admission discharge transfers (ADT) and Revenue Cycle Reports, driving team performance accountability, leading shift Patient Access Operations, and collaborating with Department leaders in process and operational excellence.

Requirements

Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm
High level working knowledge of all Software, programs and equipment, including PCs
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 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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred
Advanced Understanding of Third Party Payor requirements preferred
Advanced Understanding of Compliance standards preferred
1 – 2 years in supervisory or lead role preferred
2-4 year college degree in Business, Accounting, Medical Administration or related area preferred

Responsibilities

Greeting customers following Conifer Standards of Care, providing world-class customer service, completing full patient registration at date of service, adhering to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explaining and securing Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.). Scanning Protected Health Information, creating and filing patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services. May also schedule diagnostic and/or surgical procedures, conduct physician office/patient interviews, and explain hospital procedure guidelines and policies. Coordinating with clinical departments on schedule modifications.
Providing full patient financial counseling, education & referrals, employing and completing all patient liability collection escalations through proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performing Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures.
Securing medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicare services, verifying insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completing assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtaining insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, and securing inpatient visit notification to payors.
Performing thorough analysis of admission discharge transfers (ADT), Revenue Cycle Reports, completing departmental operational reports based on team performance accountability, leading shift Patient Access Operations, and collaborating with Department leaders in process and operational excellence.
Resolving Physician's office and Patient issues.
Being available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands.
Being available for on-call scheduling support when required.