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Patient Access Representative I/II/ SR- CV Surgery- SE Houston
Patient Access Representative I/II/ SR- CV Surgery- SE HoustonTexas Medical Center • Houston, TX, US
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Patient Access Representative I / II / SR- CV Surgery- SE Houston

Patient Access Representative I / II / SR- CV Surgery- SE Houston

Texas Medical Center • Houston, TX, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Patient Access Rep I

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. We are hiring for a Patient Access Rep I for our CV Surgery- SE Houston department. This role serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors. This role is crucial to ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly and that excellent customer service is provided. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus :

  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement / pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work / life services such as...

  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care
  • Plus many more!
  • Position Summary

    Responsible for ensuring medical necessity compliance, verifying eligibility, and posting payments.

    Position Key Accountabilities

  • Obtains demographic, insurance and financial information from patient or guarantor. Enters information in computer system with a high degree of accuracy.
  • May schedule patient appointments and enter required information in the computer system in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Explains all required forms to the patient or guarantor and obtains the necessary signatures.
  • Ensures medical necessity compliance by obtaining necessary data, reviewing Compliance System, communicating information to patient or guarantor and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Protects the financial integrity of the facility by collecting patient liability, establishing payment arrangements, discussing payment options and screening for eligibility. Completes complex financial counseling including the review and submission of charity applications. Identifies alternative resources for financial reimbursement.
  • Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits and ensures all notifications and authorizations are completed within the required timeframes.
  • Posts payments in the computer system and generates the appropriate patient receipts.
  • Communicates in an effective and professional manner with Physicians, Care Management, ancillary departments, nursing units, physicians' office staff, insurance companies, as well as patients and their families (all Patient Access customers). Completes thorough and accurate documentation.
  • Adheres to all university policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Certification / Skills

    Ability to multi-task. Proficient typing / keyboarding skills.

    Minimum Education

    High School Diploma or equivalent

    Minimum Experience

    One (1) year of experience in a hospital or medical business office setting.

    Physical Requirements

    Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 20 pounds frequently and / or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

    Security Sensitive

    This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.

    Veteran Information

    Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to : 68G, 70E, 0808, 4A0X1. For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs .

    Residency Requirement

    Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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