Patient Access Representative - Relief, Nights (6P-6:30A) Saturdays - Stratford

Job Order Number: DE9874233

Job Title: Patient Access Representative - Relief, Nights (6P-6:30A) Saturdays - Stratford

Company: Thomas Jefferson University

Location: Voorhees, NJ

Salary:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 3 years

Hours: 40

Duration: Full Time, Regular

Shift:

Description: ***Job Details***6p-630a -12 hr. shift Every Saturday Provides a positive patient experience to patients and families. Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills while registering patients. Accurately searches and selects the correct patient. Gathers complete and accurate demographic and insurance information from patients and families. Identifies uninsured patients for referral to Medical Assistance/Charity Care evaluation. Retrieves orders, confirms medical necessity and answers phones for outpatient visits. Gathers worker's comp or auto insurance information from accident patients, collects patient out-of-pocket liability/copays, verifies insurance, and confirms referrals and authorizations are on file, if required.***Job Description***- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.- Gathers accurate demographic information to identify Jefferson patients who have an existing medical record number or new Jefferson patients who need a medical record number assigned- Requests photo ID and insurance cards, scanning copies- Records complete and accurate demographic and insurance information. Entering orders and confirming medical necessity for outpatient visits, if appropriate. Interviewing patients to accurately complete the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSPQ) questionnaire for all Medicare patients.- Uses RTE (Real Time Eligibility), Phreesia or payer websites to verify patients' insurance coverage and benefits including patient's out of pocket liability. Ensures proper referral and authorizations are on file as needed.- Completes all activities with adherence to departmental and institutional protocols- Assures regulatory and compliance requirements are met- Achieves individual and team performance metrics- Communicates and collects out-of-pocket liability from patients at the time of service- Rotates assignment to all points of service areas within Patient Access (Outpatient Registration and Emergency Department)Proficient with computer and Microsoft Office skills and familiar with healthcare EHR applications i.e. EPIC, Cerner Knowledge of medical terminology and/or third-party insurance coverage including managed care plans Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills Meticulous attention to detail***Minimum Education and Experience Requirements*** Required High School Diploma or GED, Associates degree in healthcare or business administration preferred AND Emergency Department: Minimum 3 years experience in hospital, physician practice, or other related healthcare environment customer service. Prior registration experience in Emergency Dept preferred. Current Jefferson Seamless Access Representatives with a minimum of 1 year of experience will be considered as meeting the experience requirement.***Salary Range***$17.00 to $21.67The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.***Work Shift***Workday Night (United States of America)***Worker Sub Type***Regular***Primary Location Address***18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today compris