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Franciscan Medical Group is currently looking for a full-time Patient Access Rep II for the Franciscan Digestive Care Associates in Tacoma. 8 hour shifts and no weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.   Job Summary: Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures.  Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities. Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s medical record, 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods, scheduling patient appointments, 4) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances, 5) obtaining and processing of referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications for patients requiring ancillary testing and/or surgical procedures, and 6) working with patients to ensure the patient’s referral needs are fulfilled and determining insurance benefit coverage for hardware related items such as retail contact lenses by working directly with patients’ insurance carriers, ever needed.   Work requires critical thinking, hearing the needs of the patient meeting those needs by offering multiple options and solutions, knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process.  An incumbent following proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management.  Strong customer service skills are required offering the highest level of service to every patient every time. This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes.  Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations. An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly.  The incumbent may also be located in a Call Center environment interacting with patients on the phone.    Essential Duties: - Registers and/or checks patients in/out. - Handles and reconciles payments. - Continually monitors and reconciles issues prior to patient visit. - Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations. - Coordinates appointments and ancillary services. - Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters. - Coordinates patient instructional/educational activities.

Franciscan Medical Group is currently looking for a full-time Patient Access Rep II for the Franciscan Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Federal Way. This is an opportunity to become a key member of a clinic with team based scheduling. No weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.   Job Summary: Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures.  Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities. Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s medical record, 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods, scheduling patient appointments, 4) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances, 5) obtaining and processing of referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications for patients requiring ancillary testing and/or surgical procedures, and 6) working with patients to ensure the patient’s referral needs are fulfilled and determining insurance benefit coverage for hardware related items such as retail contact lenses by working directly with patients’ insurance carriers, ever needed.   Work requires critical thinking, hearing the needs of the patient meeting those needs by offering multiple options and solutions, knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process.  An incumbent following proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management.  Strong customer service skills are required offering the highest level of service to every patient every time. This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes.  Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations. An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly.  The incumbent may also be located in a Call Center environment interacting with patients on the phone.    Essential Duties: - Registers and/or checks patients in/out. - Handles and reconciles payments. - Continually monitors and reconciles issues prior to patient visit. - Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations. - Coordinates appointments and ancillary services. - Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters. - Coordinates patient instructional/educational activities.

Franciscan Medical Group is currently looking for a full-time Patient Access Rep II for the Franciscan Family Medicine Clinic in Des Moines. 40 hour work week and no weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.   Job Summary: Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures. Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities. Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s medical record, 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods, scheduling patient appointments, 4) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances, 5) obtaining and processing of referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications for patients requiring ancillary testing and/or surgical procedures, and 6) working with patients to ensure the patient’s referral needs are fulfilled and determining insurance benefit coverage for hardware related items such as retail contact lenses by working directly with patients’ insurance carriers, ever needed. Work requires critical thinking, hearing the needs of the patient meeting those needs by offering multiple options and solutions, knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process. An incumbent following proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Strong customer service skills are required offering the highest level of service to every patient every time. This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes. Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations. An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly. The incumbent may also be located in a Call Center environment interacting with patients on the phone.   Essential Duties: Registers and/or checks patients in/out. Handles and reconciles payments. Continually monitors and reconciles issues prior to patient visit. Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations. Coordinates appointments and ancillary services. Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters. Coordinates patient instructional/educational activities.

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a full time Patient Access Rep for our Franciscan Orthopedics (WestSound) in Silverdale, WA. This position is Monday through Friday with the occasional Saturday shift (9a-1p) less than once per month. This position will provide opportunities to increase your knowledge in Ortho and Sports medicine. This position has the potential to sustain a long term career as there is great longevity within this clinic and FMG.   Job Summary: Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures. Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities. Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s medical record, 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods, scheduling patient appointments, 4) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances, 5) obtaining and processing of referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications for patients requiring ancillary testing and/or surgical procedures, and 6) working with patients to ensure the patient’s referral needs are fulfilled and determining insurance benefit coverage for hardware related items such as retail contact lenses by working directly with patients’ insurance carriers, ever needed. Work requires critical thinking, hearing the needs of the patient meeting those needs by offering multiple options and solutions, knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process. An incumbent following proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Strong customer service skills are required offering the highest level of service to every patient every time. This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes. Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations. An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly. The incumbent may also be located in a Call Center environment interacting with patients on the phone.   Essential Duties: - Registers and/or checks patients in/out. - Handles and reconciles payments. - Continually monitors and reconciles issues prior to patient visit. - Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations. - Coordinates appointments and ancillary services. - Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters. - Coordinates patient instructional/educational activities.

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a full time Patient Access Rep II for our Franciscan Vascular Surgery in Bremerton. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our patient centered team. This individual will support a fast paced Vascular Surgery Clinic Care Team. This position is day shift with no weekends, nights or organizationally recognized holidays.   Job Summary: Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures. Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities. Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s medical record, 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods, scheduling patient appointments, 4) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances, 5) obtaining and processing of referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications for patients requiring ancillary testing and/or surgical procedures, and 6) working with patients to ensure the patient’s referral needs are fulfilled and determining insurance benefit coverage for hardware related items such as retail contact lenses by working directly with patients’ insurance carriers, ever needed. Work requires critical thinking, hearing the needs of the patient meeting those needs by offering multiple options and solutions, knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process. An incumbent following proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Strong customer service skills are required offering the highest level of service to every patient every time. This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes. Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations. An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly. The incumbent may also be located in a Call Center environment interacting with patients on the phone.   Essential Duties: - Registers and/or checks patients in/out. - Handles and reconciles payments. - Continually monitors and reconciles issues prior to patient visit. - Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations. - Coordinates appointments and ancillary services. - Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters. - Coordinates patient instructional/educational activities.

Franciscan Medical Group is currently looking for a full-time Patient Access Rep II for the Franciscan Weight Management Clinic in Federal Way. 40 hour work week and no weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.   Job Summary: Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures.  Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities. Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s medical record, 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods, scheduling patient appointments, 4) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances, 5) obtaining and processing of referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications for patients requiring ancillary testing and/or surgical procedures, and 6) working with patients to ensure the patient’s referral needs are fulfilled and determining insurance benefit coverage for hardware related items such as retail contact lenses by working directly with patients’ insurance carriers, ever needed.   Work requires critical thinking, hearing the needs of the patient meeting those needs by offering multiple options and solutions, knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process.  An incumbent following proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management.  Strong customer service skills are required offering the highest level of service to every patient every time. This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes.  Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations. An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly.  The incumbent may also be located in a Call Center environment interacting with patients on the phone.    Essential Duties: - Registers and/or checks patients in/out. - Handles and reconciles payments. - Continually monitors and reconciles issues prior to patient visit. - Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations. - Coordinates appointments and ancillary services. - Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters. - Coordinates patient instructional/educational activities. 

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a full-time Patient Access Rep II for the fast-paced Franciscan Women's Health Clinic in Burien. Beautiful facility with plenty of free parking and a location convenient to mass transit. No weekends or organizationallh recognized holidays required. Come joing our support, cohesive team!   Job Summary: Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures.  Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities. Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s medical record, 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods, scheduling patient appointments, 4) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances, 5) obtaining and processing of referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications for patients requiring ancillary testing and/or surgical procedures, and 6) working with patients to ensure the patient’s referral needs are fulfilled and determining insurance benefit coverage for hardware related items such as retail contact lenses by working directly with patients’ insurance carriers, ever needed.   Work requires critical thinking, hearing the needs of the patient meeting those needs by offering multiple options and solutions, knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process.  An incumbent following proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management.  Strong customer service skills are required offering the highest level of service to every patient every time. This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes.  Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations. An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly.  The incumbent may also be located in a Call Center environment interacting with patients on the phone.    Essential Duties: - Registers and/or checks patients in/out. - Handles and reconciles payments. - Continually monitors and reconciles issues prior to patient visit. - Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations. - Coordinates appointments and ancillary services. - Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters. - Coordinates patient instructional/educational activities. #MISSIONCRITICAL

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a fulltime Patient Access Rep for our Franciscan Women's Health Associates in Tacoma, WA. This position is for a busy Women's Health Clinic. This position will primarily be in our call center located on the St. Joseph campus. No evenings, nights, weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required!   Job Summary: - Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures. Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities. - Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s electronic medical record; 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods and obtaining authorization for services, 4) scheduling patient appointments, and 5) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances. - Work requires knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process. An incumbent follows proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Strong customer service skills are necessary. - This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes. Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations. - An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly. - The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures and equipment applicable to the work unit at appointment. Essential Duties: - Registers and/or checks patients in/out. - Schedules appointments and ancillary services. - Handles and reconciles payments. - Continually monitor and reconcile issues prior to patient visit. - Distributes materials and responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters. - Performs related duties as required. - An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly. - If assigned to the centralized FMG Float Pool, an incumbent provides patient access support to the assigned clinic/work unit as needed to meeting staffing needs. Requires frequent driving to assigned location(s) and current driver’s license.

The Patient Access Representative is responsible patient registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding.     - Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations - Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization - Obtains and documents funding information from patients and provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned

Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding.   - Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations - Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization - Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission - Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered - Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned - Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care - Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers - Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files - Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other r

Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding.   - Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations - Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization - Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission - Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered - Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned - Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care - Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers - Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files - Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other related information; researches and resolves customer problems

Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding.   - Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations - Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization - Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission - Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered - Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned - Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care - Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers - Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files - Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other related information; researches and resolves customer problems

Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding.   - Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations - Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization - Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission - Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered - Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned - Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care - Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers - Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files - Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other related information; researches and resolves customer problems

Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding.   - Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations - Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization - Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission - Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered - Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned - Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care - Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers - Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files - Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other related information; researches and resolves customer problems

POSITION SUMMARY     Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations   2. Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization   3. Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission   4. Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered   5. Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned   6. Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care   7. Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers   8. Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files   9. Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other related information; researches and resolves customer problems 

POSITION SUMMARY     Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations   2. Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization   3. Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission   4. Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered   5. Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned   6. Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care   7. Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers   8. Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files   9. Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other related information; researches and resolves customer problems 

POSITION SUMMARY     Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations   2. Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization   3. Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission   4. Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered   5. Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned   6. Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care   7. Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers   8. Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files   9. Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other related information; researches and resolves customer problems 

POSITION SUMMARY     Performs patient access, registration, admitting and financial counseling activities, which may include: patient pre-registration and registration, admittance, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state and commercial insurance funding issues and screening patients for alternative government funding. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration, including, pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration Functions; completes all insurance verifications and authorizations   2. Enters all patient demographic information; uses other department applications for eligibility and authorization   3. Assesses patient financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission   4. Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices, patients and their families about hospital policies and procedures regarding method of payment sources for services rendered   5. Obtains and documents funding information from patients and Provides information on available funding resources; obtains funding for patients in the statuses of scheduling, pre-registration, registration, or post registration as assigned   6. Uses payer resources and website to explore and assess eligibility; Initiates third party referrals, administers financial assistance policy and procedures to determine patient eligibility for discounted prices or charity care   7. Works in collaboration with all areas of the revenue cycle to identify and resolve issues and or barriers   8. Enters a variety of fiscally related information into databases; Maintains fiscal records and files   9. Responds to requests for information and inquiries related to patient access processes, policies, and/or other related information; researches and resolves customer problems 

Job Summary: Performs a variety of administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures. Work includes 1) scheduling patient appointments, 2) collecting, recording and distributing patient demographic and financial data, 3) gathering/validating insurance information and obtaining authorization for services, and 4) performing related administrative support duties. Work requires knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process. An incumbent follows proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Work requires strong customer service skills and familiarity with department specific computer systems.

1.     COMMUNICATION a.     Answers phones promptly and courteously b.     Responds to mail regarding account inquires c.     Answers patient questions d.     Works one on one with billing agency to actively collect past due balances e.     File all correspondence in patient record f.      Researches patient problems and complaints for causes and solutions   2.     INFORMATION MANAGEMENT a.     Verifies all ICD-9, CPT codes and modifiers when posting to patient account b.     Maintains records and files current for easy retrieval c.     Enters patient information for appointments d.     Reviews daily transaction journals to ensure all transaction batches are balanced e.     Handles patient accounts confidentially   3.     CLERICAL a.     Post all charges and payments to each designated patient account b.     Uses appropriate adjustment and payment codes when posting to patient accounts c.     Refers necessary accounts to billing agency to process for collections d.     Ensure patient information is accurate in patient and computer records e.     Maintain chart order established by clinic, when filing correspondence in patient record f.      Performs other duties as assigned   4.     STEWARDSHIP a.     Understands billing process b.     Handles collections of patient money in accurate honest mannerism c.     Handles patient accounts in confidential mannerism Effective in personal time management             5.     GUEST RELATIONS a.     Maintains good working relationships with patients, clinic staff, billing agency and insurance companies b.     Comply with regulatory standards for the industry and the clinic c.     Schedule patient appointments