Job Information
Catholic Health Patient Access Representative MSMH in Lewiston, New York
Salary: 18.31-23.33 USD
Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Shift: Shift 3
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 11pm-7am Monday through Thursday Every Other Weekend
Summary:
Pre-admits (pre-registers) and/or admits (registers) patients, which includes: interviewing patient to collect correct information and enter into Meditech system, prepare admitting forms, collect monies due for copay/coins/uninsured self-pay, enter authorization numbers as required into Meditech system, and performs insurance verification, complete Medicare Secondary Payer questionnaire accurately. Strives to improve departmental image, demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working with others. Keeps work area clean, neat, and orderly. Answers telephone promptly. Follows hospital dress code each day. The employee should conduct himself or herself according to corporate compliance as in our mission statement in order to promote and protect the integrity of Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Protects resident's privacy by insuring patient charts or items with patient data with protected health information (PHI) are not left unattended or left opened. Ensures that patient's records and information are kept confidential.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
High School or equivalent required
Associates Degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of secretarial/clerical experience required
Three (3) years of secretarial/clerical experience in a physician group practice or hospital preferred
Experience in scheduling appointments and Medical terminology preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Answer telephones
Balance figures
Compile statistics
Input data into computer programs
Maintain filing systems
Maintain logs
Maintain patient charts
Research information
Schedule appointments
Adding Machine
CRT (Mainframe)
Computer Peripheral Equipment
Fax
Computer Skills
Photocopier
Typewriter
Epaces Medicaid System
WNY HealthEnet
WORKING CONDITIONS
Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
May be exposed to toxic chemicals (i.e., photo copier)
REQNUMBER: 27721