Senior Acute PAS Representative ER

Patient Access Services Representative

At Banner Health, you're not just taking a jobyou're joining our mission of "Healthcare made easier, so life can be better." As a Patient Access Services Representative, you will be the vital first point of contact for patients entering our care. Whether it's a warm greeting at the front desk or expertly navigating insurance details, your impact will be felt from the very first moment.

The Senior Acute Patient Access Services Representative provides mentoring, training and offers on-going guidance as needed for a Patient Access team. Additionally, Senior Representatives will function as the primary resource / SME for team member workflow questions and concerns. You will be responsible for insurance verification, patient check in, collections and will be an additional extension of leadership.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong leadership skills and can confidently guide and support the team. Ideal qualities include the ability to : Keep the team focused and on task

• Train and mentor new hires with confidence
• Work independently to complete reports alongside regular workflow
• Handle escalated patient concerns professionally and de-escalate tense situations
• Have a solid understanding of payment hierarchy and be able to clearly explain balances to patients
• Enforce collection policies with professionalism and firmness. This role requires someone who leads by example and can balance team support with operational responsibilities.

Hours and Schedule : Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am -630pm On-call shifts and Holidays may be required. You will also receive an extra $1 / hour weekend shift differential for any weekend hours.

All Acute Patient Access Services new hires are required to attend New Hire Orientation & PAS New Hire Training beginning on their start for approximately 2-4 weeks and can run Monday - Friday standard daytime business hours and may vary from the posted schedule once training is completed (regardless of your hired shift / hours).

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is the first point of contact at healthcare facilities and assist patients with the administrative aspect of gaining access to medical treatment. This position is in a hospital-based setting which includes Emergency Dept, Inpatient, Obstetrics, Outpatient, etc. Responsible for in person patient intake and registration, providing superior customer service, accurately identifying, and obtaining authorizations patients' insurance, verifying eligibility and benefits, generating patient estimates for services rendered, financial counseling, and collecting patient liability. Demonstrates the ability to resolve customer issues and provides excellent customer service. This position provides mentoring, training and offers on-going guidance as needed for a Patient Access team. Additionally, Senior Representatives will function as the primary resource / SME for team member workflow questions and concerns.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Verifies patient's demographics and accurately inputs this information into EHR, including documenting the account thoroughly to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials / penalties from the payor(s).

2. Proficiency with multiple services including, but not limited to inpatient, observation, emergency, obstetrics, surgery, imaging. This position may cover services 24 / 7.

3. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of insurance guidelines for all services. Proficiently verifies, reads, and understands insurance benefits.

4. Demonstrates proficient understanding that this position creates the first impression for our patient's experience with Banner Health. Demonstrates a positive patient experience through interactions and effective communication.

5. Proficient understanding of payer authorization guidelines. Accurately submits timely notification according to insurance guidelines using various systems to reduce / eliminate denials. Consistently meets all registration related key performance indicators as determined by management.

6. Obtains federal / state compliance information, consents and documentation required by the patient's insurance plan(s). This includes a thorough understanding of accurately completing hospital-based compliance forms required by CMS. Uses multiple computer applications proficiently.

7. Consistently discusses financial liability with the patient(s) and / or families that includes : collection in full of patient liability, assisting patient in applying for Banner Line of Credit, setting up payment plans and / or assisting patient with Banner Financial Assistance policy / application.

8. Provides a variety of patient services and financial services tasks. May be assigned functions such as transporting patients, training new hire employees, recapping daily deposits, posting daily deposits, or conducting other work assignments of the Patient Access Services team.

9. Works independently under regular supervision and follows structured work routines. Works in a high-volume, fast paced, clinical environment which requires to ability to be adaptable, critical thinking, and independent decision making and to prioritize work and ensure appropriateness and timeliness of each patient's care. Assists in overseeing the workflow for the given shift. Acts as SME for PAS staff including disseminate and communicating education materials and updates. Assists with escalations as needed. Models Banner behaviors and values for the team. Primary external customers include patients and their families, physician office staff and third-party payors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma / GED is required.

Must have customer service skills or knowledge of patient financial services, financial, collecting services or insurance industry experience processes normally acquired over three or more years of work experience.

Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Requires strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of audiences. Strong knowledge in the use of common office software, word processing, spreadsheet, database software, and typing ability are required.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in Business Management is preferred.

CHAA certification is preferred.

Previous patient access and / or cash collections experience is preferred. Work experience with the Company's systems and processes is preferred.

Additional related education and / or experience preferred.