Perform patient scheduling, pre-registration, and registration both in person and by phone using the Epic system
Complete core patient access tasks in a designated functional area while meeting productivity and quality standards
Interview patients and/or their representatives to gather and accurately enter demographic information
Collect and process required documentation, including legal IDs, insurance cards, consent forms, third-party liability documents, and advance care plans
Verify benefits electronically or by phone, coordinate insurance coverage , and determine participating/non-participating status
Collect co-payments and other patient financial obligations at the time of service
Resolve patient checklists and pre-reg workqueue encounters to support smooth care delivery
Schedule appointments, follow-up tests, procedures, and transcribe physician orders
Prepare patient visit itineraries and assist with sign-in, admission, and check-out procedures
Support chart preparation, bed planning, and other patient access functions as appropriate
Makes bed board assignments based on patient preference, condition, and diagnosis, as required .
0-1 years experience in admitting and/or ambulatory setting or patient registration in an outpatient setting.
EXPERIENCE - Preferred
Healthcare/Medical - Admissions as well as Patient Access experience in a hospital and/or ambulatory care setting or Patient Registration in an Outpatient setting.
SKILLS - Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong computer skills, with proficiency in office automated tools: e-mail, outlook and data entry.
Effective communicator with all levels of staff, patients and customers.
Ability to respond positively to fluctuations in patient flow.
Heavy phones, able to triage phone calls and respond professionally to fluctuations in call volume.
Knowledge of front-end role in revenue cycle: insurance benefits collection, verification, authorization, pre-certification, etc.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, Outlook.
Experience with Epic EMR, particularly in patient registration and scheduling.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting in the same location or standing/walking; required to stop or lift light material (10 to 20 lbs.) or equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.
HAZARDS
OSHA Category 2
Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials; but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $32.39 - $36.04. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
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