Patient Access Specialist - Emergency Department

Department/Unit:

Admitting Operations

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$46,215.00 - $60,080.00The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services. Minimum Qualifications

HS Diploma, Associates Preferred
CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire)
Strong computer skills
3 5 years experience
Hospital or Physician office experience preferred

Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care
Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of very tight timeframes to execute task
Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
Ability to remain composed under pressure
Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
Team minded worth ethic
Demonstrated ability interpret patients insurance benefits and apply the applicable contractual obligations
Critical thinking ability regarding issues with financially securing payment
Ability to discuss sensitive concepts with patients regarding financial obligations

Excellent working knowledge of computer based applications with strong PC/keyboard skills. Demonstrated organizational skills with excellent interpersonal and communication ability. Must be able to push workstation on wheels (WOW) for extended period of time

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years front line registration and training experience.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of internal/external registration and billing systems.
• Excellent decision making skills with analytical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build confidence, raise skill level and promote a productive work environment

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.