Registry Patient Access Representative

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Emory Healthcare/Emory University
Lithonia, GEORGIA, United States
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Overview

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Description

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Obtains demographic and insurance information for preregistration/registration on all patients.

  • Communicates hospital’s financial policies to all patients.

  • Identifiespatients whorequireearly financial counseling intervention.

  • Collects onself payaccounts,co-payand deductibles.

  • Maintainsthoroughunderstanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up.

  • Familiar with Advance Beneficiary Notice,precertification, ICD-9 coding, Medical Terminology.

  • Responsible for obtaining pre-certification and/or managed care referrals forinpatientandout patientencounters.

  • Maintains knowledge and is familiar withHealthQuest, Global Patient Registration (GPR), IDX Scheduling, Millennium, chosen Hospital Estimation Tool, and other systemsutilizedby Patient Access.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Must have at least 2yearshealthcare related or customer service experience. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred.

  • CHAA (Certified Patient Access Associate)CPAR(Certified Patient Account Representative) and/or CFC (Certified Financial Counselor) preferred.

  • Associate’s,Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree may be accepted in lieu of certification requirements or experience. Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm andgood communicationskills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.

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Division Hillandale Hosp Emory

Campus Location Lithonia, GA, 30058

Campus Location US-GA-Lithonia

Department HILL-Patient Access

Job Type PRN / Registry

Job Number 164039

Job Category Revenue Cycle & Managed Care

Schedule Other

Standard Hours 4 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $21.50/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $21.50/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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