Patient Access Representative - Per Diem

Trinity Health•Philadelphia, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the position is to greet, pre-register and/or register patients in a courteous and professional manner, verify insurance benefits and check for the necessity of pre-certification, authorization and referral. Perform medical necessity checks where needed. Secure patient signatures for required hospital forms and collection of patient’s financial responsibility when required. The position is also responsible for providing professional, quality customer service, timely resolution to customer problems, and coordination of services to all customers. The position functions to communicate revenue cycle related issues to patients, physicians, physician office staff and other hospital colleagues. This position rotates into various areas of patient access and may work a variety of shifts.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalency
Minimum one (1) year experience in insurance verification and medical office/hospital customer service
Must have Outpatient Registration experience
HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree

Responsibilities

Greet, pre-register and/or register patients in a courteous and professional manner.
Verify insurance benefits and check for the necessity of pre-certification, authorization and referral.
Perform medical necessity checks where needed.
Secure patient signatures for required hospital forms.
Collect patient’s financial responsibility when required.
Provide professional, quality customer service.
Timely resolution to customer problems.
Coordination of services to all customers.
Communicate revenue cycle related issues to patients, physicians, physician office staff and other hospital colleagues.
Rotate into various areas of patient access and may work a variety of shifts.