Patient Access Representative, Per Diem

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Access Representative (On-Site) - Per Diem registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, explaining pertinent documents, and collecting payments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
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.