Patient Access Representative 3 - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 prior to date of service and collects funds. Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record. Serves as a lead resource for lower level Patient Access Representatives. Recommends new approaches to management for enhancing performance and productivity. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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 prior to date of service and collects funds.
Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record.
Serves as a lead resource for lower level Patient Access Representatives.
Recommends new approaches to management for enhancing performance and productivity.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.