Patient Access Representative 2, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Access Representative 2 (On-Site) (H) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, explaining pertinent documents, and collecting payments. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS: 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. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 year of relevant experience
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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.