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Emory Healthcare/Emory University Patient Access Rep II (ETS) | Temporary in Johns Creek, Georgia
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Obtains demographic and insurance information for preregistration/registration on all patients.
Communicates hospital's financial policies to all patients.
Identifies patients who require early financial counseling intervention.
Collects on self pay accounts, co-pay and deductibles. Documents financial arrangements.
Schedules procedures/follow up appointments.
Ensures and reviews all demographic data for hospital visits.
Schedules procedures/follow up appointments in General Patient Registration Millennium Scheduling.
Completes demographic and insurance. Provides patients with exam information.
Familiar with Advance Beneficiary Notice, precertification, ICD-10 coding, Medical Terminology.
Communicates with Physician Offices, Staff, and other departments.
Responsible for obtaining pre-certification and/or managed care referrals for inpatient and out patient encounters.
Other responsibilities include performing verification of benefits, order entry, and pre-certification for elective and emergency admissions.
Position requires self-motivated individual who can handle high patient volumes and assist with departmental workflow as needed.
Maintains thorough understanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up.
Maintains knowledge of departmental applications i.e. Eclipse, E-Cashiering, FirstNet, HealthQuest, General Patient Registration (GPR), Enterprise Encounter, Scheduling, Millennium, and Patient Responsibility Pricer, and other systems utilized by Patient Access.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have at least 2 years healthcare related or customer service experience.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred.
Associate or bachelor degree may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred.
Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm and good communication skills
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.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
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Job Number 128487
Job Type Temporary Full-Time
Division Emory Johns Creek
Department EJC Patient Access
This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Not Applicable
Job Category Clerical & Administrative
Campus Location (For Posting) : City Johns Creek
Location : Name Emory Johns Creek Hospital