Patient Access Representative 3

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth – department of Patient Access at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Access Representative 3. This role oversees the registration and financial clearance activities that will facilitate reimbursement for services rendered by the department and serves as functional expert for department peers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
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.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience 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 prior to date of service and collects funds.
Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record.
Recommends new approaches to management for enhancing performance and productivity.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.