Patient Access Representative

Emory•Atlanta, GA

13d

About The Position

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs And more Description RE SPONSIBILITIES : A Patient Access Rep II will assist in the coordination, prioritization and completion of front-end patient registration activities ranging from pre-registration through discharge in the Patient Access Services Department. A Patient Access Rep II prioritizes work for optimal reimbursement and to avoid financial risk to both patient and hospital . Ensures all insurance requirements are met prior to or on the date of service and informs patients of their financial liability and collects liability due. Maintains thorough understanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up. Maintains knowledge of multiple department system applications utilized by Patient Access. Familiar with and adheres to all state and federal regulations such as EMTALA, CMS, HIPAA, and JCAHO guidelines. Obtains appropriate signature(s) and scans all appropriate documents (Admission/Registration Agreement, Notice of Privacy Practice, and Important Message from Medicare, etc.).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have at least 2 years healthcare related or customer service experience
Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm and good communication skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred
Associate or bachelor degree may be accepted in lieu of experience
Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination, prioritization and completion of front-end patient registration activities ranging from pre-registration through discharge
Prioritizes work for optimal reimbursement and to avoid financial risk to both patient and hospital
Ensures all insurance requirements are met prior to or on the date of service and informs patients of their financial liability and collects liability due
Maintains thorough understanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up
Maintains knowledge of multiple department system applications utilized by Patient Access
Familiar with and adheres to all state and federal regulations such as EMTALA, CMS, HIPAA, and JCAHO guidelines
Obtains appropriate signature(s) and scans all appropriate documents (Admission/Registration Agreement, Notice of Privacy Practice, and Important Message from Medicare, etc.)