Patient Access Specialist

Baptist • Jackson, MS

16d

About The Position

To obtain all necessary information for admission including pre-registration, insurance verification/authorization, collection of deposits and amounts due prior to discharge. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 year General - Business Required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Basic computer skills, ability to perform basic math computation.
• Type 35 words per minute.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to speak, articulate, and be understood clearly.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Health/Medical - Business Preferred.
• 2 years of college Preferred or Associate's Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register and review accounts for patients by utilizing hospital computer systems according to Job Guidance Sheets. Assign insurance to patient's account according to the Job Guidance Sheet. Ensure all information is obtained and entered accurately. Allotted percentages: 96 - 100% = Excellent, 91 - 95% = Exceeds, 86 - 90% = Meets, 81 - 85% = Partial, 80% or less = Unacceptable. 25 %
• Identification and verification of any components that may affect reimbursement. Follow up with appropriate staff to obtain authorization prior to scheduled procedures. Allotted exceptions: 0 = Excellent, 1-3 = Exceeds, 4-6 = Meets, 7-9 = Partial, 10 or more = Unacceptable. 20 %
• Review account to determine patient financial responsibility prior to service. Collect deductible, co-pays, etc. according to hospital financial policy, as applicable. 20 %
• Completes assigned reports and/or queues within specified timeframes. 15 %
• Maintain hospital Master Patient Index (MPI). Search MPI at time of registration for existing medical record unit number. Use existing number to register patient. Avoid creating duplicate entries in the MPI. Allotted exceptions: 0 = Excellent, 1-3 = Exceeds, 4-6 = Meets, 7-9 = Partial, 10 or more = Unacceptable. 10 %
• Achieve patient throughput standards while maintaining accuracy. Average patient wait times less than 5 minutes. Allotted percentages: 96 - 100% = Excellent, 91 - 95% = Exceeds, 86 - 90% = Meets, 81 - 85% = Partial, 80% or less = Unacceptable. 10 %

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED