Patient Access Representative 3- Doral

University of Miami•Doral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 3. The University of Miami Health System has opened the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion will continue to bring world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community. UHealth at Doral will have services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. The expansion will provide residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community. UHealth at Doral will have 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy. The Patient Access department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 3 to work on-site in downtown Doral. The Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, explaining pertinent documents, and collecting payments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Three (3) 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.

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.