Patient Access Representative (10:00 am - 6:00p)

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Townsen Memorial Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Patient Access Representative from 10 am - 6:00 pm at our new state of the art facility in West, Houston (77072)! Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Requirements

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, including word processing, file management, and general office operations.
Strong computer skills, including expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
Solid attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Ability to maintain self-control by remaining composed, managing emotions effectively, and handling challenging situations with professionalism.
Ability to maintain high stress tolerance by accepting constructive feedback and managing high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently.
Ability to adapt to workplace changes with flexibility, embracing new challenges and varying work responsibilities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and accountability.
Demonstrate strong organizational and task-oriented skills by establishing and maintaining efficient systems to optimize workflow and ensure smooth, timely patient flow.
Ability to multitask simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Exhibit polished and professional communication skills, ensuring clear, courteous patient interactions and exceptional phone etiquette.
Provide outstanding customer service by understanding and addressing patient needs while building positive relationships.
High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience as an admission representative performing all aspects of the registration process
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.

Responsibilities

Verifies insurance benefits for all plans associated with patients, confirming the correct payor and plan is entered into the patient accounting system.
Obtains insurance referrals and/or authorizations as required by individual insurance plans, documenting authorization/referral numbers in the appropriate fields for accurate billing.
Collect, verify, and accurately enter patient demographic information to ensure seamless revenue cycle processing.
Adhere to facility protocols when modifying clinically sensitive data, such as patient name, date of birth, or gender, after admission.
Monitor and clear all work queues daily, ensuring all account elements are secured for billing.
Secure patient accounts to optimize hospital reimbursement while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the registration process.
Enhance collection efficiency and accuracy by securing payments at the time of service.
Proactively contact patients or guarantors before their service date to provide estimated payment details, documenting all successful and unsuccessful contact attempts.
Verify copay information on insurance cards against account records for accuracy.
Collect patient payments at the time of service, accurately documenting the amount and payment method.
Ensure complete and precise documentation for each visit to maintain compliance with hospital and government regulations
Track and maintain personal productivity statistics to support departmental quality improvement efforts.
Welcome patients upon arrival and provide relevant information.
Assist patients in completing necessary forms and documentation.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of patient forms and input demographic details into the EMR system.
Answer and manage incoming calls, addressing inquiries and directing calls as needed.
Forward calls and messages to the appropriate medical staff.
Keep patients’ families informed about their loved one’s status.
Prepare and label patient charts accurately.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail for the office.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area, including the arrangement of magazines.
Follow workplace safety guidelines, promptly reporting accidents and addressing minor hazards.
Communicate with peers and management regarding identified workplace hazards.
Uphold patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policies.
Adhere to company standards of business conduct.
Perform other related tasks as needed.