Hemat Onc Pract - Patient Access Specialist II

Job Title & Specialty Area: Patient Access Specialist

Department: Hematology Oncology Practice

Location: Children's Health Dallas

Shift: Full-time Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Job Type: (remote / On-Site)

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

Responsible for the provision of complex patient access activity for all ancillary, diagnostic, surgical and emergency services as assigned to facilitate efficient operations, expeditious reimbursement and optimal customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Performs complex registration activity including verifying patient demographic information, processing point of service payments, obtaining signatures for required consent paperwork, document imaging and following documentation standards to facilitate efficient patient access according to assigned protocol

• Performs complex patient access transactions including coverage eligibility, insurance verification, patient portion calculation and authorization requirement activity utilizing available systems and resources according to assigned protocol

• Resolves complex patient issues, responds to questions on reimbursement and serves as a resource to patient access specialists as needed, including on-the-job training

• Demonstrates the components of the Children's Health System Vision, Mission and The Children's Way Values

• Possesses the ability to interpret and demonstrates compliance with performance standards, regulations and policies and procedures and third party contracts, guidelines

• Provides significant input for and assistance with the implementation of team-oriented process improvement initiatives for the department and organization

• Follows all safety rules while on the job, reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards

• Performs other duties as assigned

How You'll Be Successful:

Work Experience

• At least 2 years customer service experience with two years of healthcare experience including Patient Access operations activities Req

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent Required

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• National Association of Healthcare Access Management CHAA Certification Preferred

• Healthcare Financial Management Association CRCR Certification Preferred

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

• Caregiver Leave

• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement >