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Patient Access Representative II
Patient Access Representative IIData Meaning • Buffalo Grove, IL, US
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Patient Access Representative II

Patient Access Representative II

Data Meaning • Buffalo Grove, IL, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Patient Access Representative II

Hourly Pay Range : $19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights :

  • Position : Patient Access Representative II
  • Location : Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Part-time (16 hours per week)
  • Hours : Rotating days, weekends, and holidays 8am 8pm
  • Travel : Floating Locations

What You Will Do :

  • Performs complete and accurate registration and / or admission functions across multiple access services areas or sites to provide information to maximize reimbursement, and ensures timely and thorough information to all other providers and users of patient data.
  • Interacts with patients and their representatives to collect and interpret all required demographic, insurance, financial, and clinical data necessary to facilitate patient check in and registration at point of service.
  • Ensures financial protocols and requirements are met. Refers patients to Financial Counselors for identification of financial assistance options.
  • Proficient in the use of CPT and ICD codes, and utilizes online payer resources.
  • Coordinates scheduling of service areas for patients requiring multiple tests.
  • Electronically records all required and updated information on patient accounts in multiple hospital information systems according to Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), payer, and other applicable regulations and standards.
  • Prepares all required patient registration forms, documents, charts and reports, labels, patient plates, identification bands, medical records forms, and other related documents for distribution to appropriate departments, physicians and clinical staff.
  • May do basic precepting for new hires and acts as a resource team member for performance improvement activities and a super user for various registration and scheduling related systems.
  • May perform as a patient receptionist / greeter. Assists patients with way finding and transport needs.
  • Performs customer service standards by adhering to the AIDET principles. Investigate and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
  • Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures and reports compliance concerns to management staff.

    • What You Will Need :

  • Education : High school diploma required. College degree preferred.
  • Skills : Computer experience in a windows environment required, Ability to functionally navigate multiple computer software systems with accurate keyboard skills following computer security protocols, The interpersonal communication skills necessary to interview and interact with customers and physicians and to project a professional and compassionate concierge style of service to patients, patient families, physician's and staff in person and on the telephone, Ability to work independently, exercising good judgment, and multi-task in a high stress, fast paced service environment with patients, patient's family and physician's, Detail oriented with good analytical problem-solving skills to appropriately register patients and schedule patient procedures, Ability to operate routine office equipment (facsimile, copiers, plate production, scanners, printers), Ability to transact payments at time of service and maintain a cash drawer
  • Experience : Minimum 2 years of customer service work experience required, Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare patient access department or hospital required, Previous healthcare experience with regulatory compliance requirements, payer requirements, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and general revenue cycle procedures required, Epic Registration and / or Scheduling experience preferred
  • Certification : Successful on-the-job completion of NCH Patient Access Specialist I competencies required.

    • Benefits (For full time or part time positions) :

  • Premium pay for eligible employees
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

    • Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

    Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

    EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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