Patient Access Representative 2 (On-Site)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Access Representative 2 (On-Site) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, explaining pertinent documents, and collecting payments. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.
Contacts patients’ families or physicians’ offices to obtain missing insurance information.
Verifies insurance and confirms insurance eligibility of patient coverage benefits, notifying patient and referring physician in the event of failed eligibility.
Collaborates with scheduling departments to identify add-on patients.
Obtains necessary authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals.
Notifies patients of liabilities and collects funds.
Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.