Per Diem Patient Access Representative - Delhi, NY

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Delhi, NY

36d•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Patient Access Representative welcomes, greets, interviews patients and/or representatives in person or over the telephone to ensure their initial experience with the hospital is exceptional. The Patient Access Representative will also obtain the required demographical and insurance information to ensure proper billing/reimbursement to the hospital. Secure required signatures from patients and/or representatives to protect hospital's interests. Provides excellent patient experience for guests with a high level of professionalism. This position is per diem. Employees are required to work our normal business hours with the potential to cover all shifts within a 24-hour day as needed. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. Our office is located at O'Connor hospital 460 Andes Road, Delhi, NY 13753. We offer 4-6 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
1+ years of customer service experience
Ability to work per diem hours (generally 8-16 hours per week) with the potential to cover all shifts within a 24-hour day. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends
Must be 18 years of age or older
Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license
Ability to engage and effectively communicate with individuals and groups of adults at all levels within the organization
Ability to build rapport quickly, develop trust, sustain working relationships, and represent CRH positively in internal and external meetings
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
Basic keyboarding skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Standing for long periods of time (10 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and phone/headset

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in scheduling and authorizations
Healthcare experience and clinical knowledge
Ability to work night and weekend hours

Responsibilities

Communicates directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits
Utilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
Gathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals, pre-certification, pre-determinations, and pre-authorizes according to insurance plan requirements
Verifies insurance coverage, benefits, and creates price estimates, reverifications as needed
Collects patient co-pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients on their out-of-pocket financial obligations
Identifies outstanding balances from patient's previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due
Responsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services prior to hospital discharge
Responds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner
Generates, reviews, and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific registration requirements for all areas, including but not limited to: Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, and Rehabilitation units