Carle Health Peoria , IL 61601
Posted 4 days ago
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Patient Access Representative I- CPRH Patient Access
Department: Patient Access
Usual Schedule: Sunday- Thursday
Regions: Carle Foundation
On Call Requirements: NO
Job Category: Clerical/Admin
Work Location: Proctor Hospital
Employment Type: Full
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 43916
Secondary Job Category:
Experience Requirements: 1 - 3 Years
Weekend Requirements: EOW
Education Requirements: Not Indicated
Shift: Night
Location: Peoria, IL
Holiday Requirements: EOH
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Creates accurate and thorough registration for each patient visit. Responsible for obtaining demographic and financial information as well as obtaining signatures required for successful and compliant billing submission. Collects patient liability before or at the time of service as defined by the patient's insurance plan. Interact in a customer focused and compassionate manner to ensure patient's needs are met.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Typing speed and accuracy of a minimum of 40 wpm.Project a professional image
Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheets, email and web browser.Ability to multi-task and work efficiently to maintain patient movement and schedules.Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with Patient Access Manager, Patient Access Supervisor, Physicians, Physician offices, and UnityPoint Ancillary departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Consistently schedules, registers, and obtains signatures in accordance with compliance regulations
Collect accurate, complete and compliant data from patient and or guarantor Follow all policy and procedures related to optimal financial performance
Utilize tools such as real time eligibility responses, on-line resources, phone or fax to verify eligibility and ensure accuracy
Understand and communicate patient benefit information and follow collection guidelines
Understand and execute downtime procedures to ensure data integrity
Customer Service Demonstrate UnityPoint's FOCUS Values in all actions and interactions.Consistently use AIDET and no point policy in all interactions Greet all patients and visitors with quality customer service and professionalism to ensure an exceptional patient experience Answer telephone calls in a clear, calm, and professional manner; screen calls by urgency and route calls promptly, accurately and professionally to appropriate team member or department Anticipate the business needs to assist coworkers and adapt to staff coverage in any registration area or site
Financial Services/ BillingUnderstand basic self-pay or underinsured patient policies to refer to the appropriate teams for resolution Ensure accuracy of data collection by resolving registration errors as assigned by work queues Understand requirements for authorization and medical necessity Use standardized tools to identify missed information and secure proper documentation
Ensure financial integrity of the billing system with accurate reconciliation for point of service collections and cash drawer balancing
Utilize estimate tools within EPIC to accurately present financial liability
Professionally process the collection of financial liability and facilitate payment arrangements
Anticipate the need to assist coworkers and adapt to staff coverage at any registration areas/sites Assist new hires in training processes
Demonstrate teamwork by working, acting, thinking and collaborating as a team while supporting team decisions
Maintain accountability for individual actions and encourage, support, teach, mentor and resolve conflict in a healthy manner Promote and celebrate team achievements
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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