Patient Access Representative-ER-FT-Varied Shifts

Kingman Healthcare • Kingman, AZ

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About The Position

Unlock your potential for professional growth! We are currently looking for Patient Access Representative (Full Time/ER) to join our Patient Access team! Benefits (Full Time Employees) We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities: Exceptional Colleagues Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability. Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding. Health and Well-Being Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability Generous Paid Leave Accruals 403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Identity Theft Protection On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages Career Growth and Development Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program So much more! Position Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. . At the direction of management, completes the registration process for patients. This includes verification of benefits, discharge of patients, collection of copays or payments, balancing of accounts, and general data entry.

Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to multitask, prioritize appropriately, and management time efficiently.
• Effective oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize a variety of technological resources (phone, computer hardware, various software programs, fax, scanner)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a customer service position and/or office setting
• American Heart Association BLS
• DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card: The following Departments/Clinics also require DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card: 8050 Resident Clinic 6601 Joshua Tree Pediatrics 6616 Urgent Care 6600 Mountain Shadow Primary Care 6605 Golden Valley Medical Center 8110 Patient Access 6504 Physician Services Float Pool

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in healthcare registration, scheduling, and/or authorizations

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service, contributes to the overall satisfaction of the patient experience, and adheres to the Behavioral Expectations Agreement.
• Promptly fields and/or directs incoming calls; responds to patient and/or staff inquiries.
• Refers patient accounts to financial counselors when further explanation/education is needed (denied authorizations, out-of-pocket liabilities, coverage options, payment plans, etc.).
• Consistently demonstrates a willingness to assist co-workers to support department efficiency and to support positive customer feedback goals.
• Participates in on-going process improvement activities for the team.
• Floats to other work areas, as requested, and regularly works nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when needed.
• Demonstrates ability to preregister, register, schedule, reschedule, and discharge patients according to the defined guidelines.
• Enters new patient data and/or verifies patient records are up to date, confirms the completeness of the electronic health record (EHR) and makes changes as necessary.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits within a timeframe determined by KHI.
• Obtains pre-authorizations from third-party payers in accordance with payer requirements, when needed.
• Ensures identified information are complete and scanned into patients’ electronic health record (EHR) (insurance cards, photo ID’s, physician orders, and other admission documents.
• Obtains signatures on all required forms.
• Demonstrates ability to manage co-payments, deductibles, allowances, etc. as instructed.
• Accurately balances daily cash to include completion of daily cash log, bank deposit slip, and daily reports to Patient Financial Services.
• Accurately utilizes insurance eligibility/audit tools and report/correct variances within the EMR.
• Quality performance scores must meet defined goals.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits within a timeframe determined by KHI and obtains pre-authorizations from third-party payers in accordance with payer requirements.
• Collects upfront co-pays, deductible and coins securing deposits on self-pay and high accounts.
• Regularly works nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Leave Accruals
• 403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
• Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Identity Theft Protection
• On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
• Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
• employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED